Associate Degrees in Communication Sciences
Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 201 people earned their associate degree in communication sciences. This makes it the 168th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communication sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,325 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,306 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,034 |
| Graduate Certificate | 221 |
| Associate Degree | 201 |
| Basic Certificate | 130 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 71 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in communication sciences. About 94.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 190 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Communication Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer an associate degree in communication sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communication sciences students seekingan associate degree is Orange Coast College. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Orange Coast College. Of these students, 95% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Ana College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from SAC. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
American River College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from American River. About 88% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pasadena City College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Pasadena City College. About 100% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Joaquin Delta College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Delta. About 92% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cerritos College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Cerritos College. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Granite State College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from GSC.
Southern Adventist University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Southern Adventist.
College of DuPage is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from COD. About 93% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lake Region State College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Lake Region State College. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from UC Blue Ash College.
Elms College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Elms College.
The 12th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Copiah-Lincoln Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from UC Clermont College.
East Mississippi Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from EMCC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to communication sciences that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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