2023 Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools
Finding the Best Communications Technologies & Support Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 14,826 people earned a degree or certificate in communications technologies and support, making the major the #32 most popular in the United States.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 347 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communications Technologies & Support program at each school on the list.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
Effective communicators are always in demand, no matter the industry. The Master's in Communication degree from Southern New Hampshire University is a cutting-edge program designed for forward-thinking professionals.
2023 Most Popular Communications Technologies & Support Associate Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for communications technologies and support majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for an Associate in Communications Technology/Support
Our 2023 rankings named Full Sail University the most popular school in the United States for communications technologies and support students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 14% of the students majoring in communications technologies and support at the school are women while 86% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Borough of Manhattan Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communications technologies and support schools in the United States. BMCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New York.
Of the 131 students majoring in communications technologies and support at BMCC, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Pellissippi State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communications technologies and support schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 42% of the communications technologies and support majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SAE Institute - Atlanta. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Atlanta, SAE Institute - Atlanta is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 17% of the communications technologies and support majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salt Lake Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in communications technologies and support at the school are women while 60% are male.
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El Centro College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 38% of the students majoring in communications technologies and support at the school are women while 62% are male.
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Miami Dade College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree communications technologies and support programs. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 41% of the students majoring in communications technologies and support at the school are women while 59% are male.
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Columbus State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 63 students majoring in communications technologies and support at Columbus State, 37% are male and 63% are female.
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MediaTech Institute - Dallas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools ranking. MediaTech Institute - Dallas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.
Of the 60 students majoring in communications technologies and support at MediaTech Institute - Dallas, 78% are male and 22% are female.
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SAE Institute - Nashville came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Nashville, SAE Institute - Nashville is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 17% of the communications technologies and support majors at the school.
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SAE Institute - Chicago came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Chicago, SAE Institute - Chicago is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 53 students majoring in communications technologies and support at SAE Institute - Chicago, 79% are male and 21% are female.
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With a ranking of #12, Houston Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communications technologies and support students working on their associate degree. Houston Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.
Women make up 29% of the communications technologies and support majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #13, Middlesex County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communications technologies and support students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 51 students majoring in communications technologies and support at Middlesex County College, 63% are male and 37% are female.
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Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree communications technologies and support programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, OTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 48% of the communications technologies and support majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #15, Institute of Production and Recording did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communications technologies and support students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Institute of Production and Recording is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 14% of the students majoring in communications technologies and support at the school are women while 86% are male.
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Santa Monica College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communications technologies and support students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 43 students majoring in communications technologies and support at SMC, 56% are male and 44% are female.
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Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communications technologies and support students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Bayamon, CCAT is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 39 students majoring in communications technologies and support at CCAT, 87% are male and 13% are female.
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Northwest Vista College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 39 students majoring in communications technologies and support at Northwest Vista College, 82% are male and 18% are female.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools ranking. NWTC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
Women make up 66% of the communications technologies and support majors at the school.
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Pikes Peak Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communications technologies and support students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. PPCC is a large public school located in the suburb of Colorado Springs.
Women make up 61% of the communications technologies and support majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #21, Columbia Central University - Caguas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communications technologies and support students working on their associate degree. Columbia Central University - Caguas is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Caguas.
Women make up 8% of the communications technologies and support majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #22, Front Range Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communications technologies and support students working on their associate degree. FRCC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Westminster.
About 47% of the students majoring in communications technologies and support at the school are women while 53% are male.
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College of DuPage landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree communications technologies and support programs. COD is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn.
Of the 36 students majoring in communications technologies and support at COD, 64% are male and 36% are female.
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Bossier Parish Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communications technologies and support students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the small city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 49% of the students majoring in communications technologies and support at the school are women while 51% are male.
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With a ranking of #24, MediaTech Institute - Houston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communications technologies and support students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Houston, MediaTech Institute - Houston is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 9% of the communications technologies and support majors at the school.
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Additional Award Winners
This section represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 347 different United States communications technologies and support schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
| 50 | Brookdale Community College | Lincroft, NJ |
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Citrus College | Glendora, CA |
| 53 | Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn, NY |
| 53 | Vincennes University | Vincennes, IN |
| 53 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA |
| 57 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, PA |
| 57 | Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI |
| 57 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC |
| 57 | Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY |
| 57 | Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville, PA |
| 62 | Musicians Institute | Hollywood, CA |
| 62 | Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI |
| 62 | Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS |
| 62 | Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA |
| 62 | College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA |
| 67 | De Anza College | Cupertino, CA |
| 67 | Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH |
| 67 | MiraCosta College | Oceanside, CA |
Communications Technologies & Support by Region
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Other Related Communications Technologies & Support Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
Effective communicators are always in demand, no matter the industry. The Master's in Communication degree from Southern New Hampshire University is a cutting-edge program designed for forward-thinking professionals.
Communications Technologies & Support Related Majors
Communications Technologies & Support Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | 7,518 |
| Audiovisual Communications | 6,229 |
| Communications Technology | 915 |
| Other Communication Technology | 164 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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