Associate Degrees in Communication Sciences
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Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 153 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 | 11,434 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,211 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,045 |
| Graduate Certificate | 291 |
| Associate Degree | 153 |
| Basic Certificate | 148 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in communication sciences. About 92.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 142 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 61 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Orange Coast College. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from SAC. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% 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. The communication sciences program at American River College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pasadena City College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication sciences. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Pasadena City College. Of these students, 94% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The communication sciences program at San Joaquin Delta College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cerritos College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Cerritos College. About 100% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,684 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $22,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Southern Adventist. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from COD. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Lake Region State College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. The communication sciences program at University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $37,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,792 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Williston State College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at Williston State College.
The 15th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. The communication sciences program at University of Cincinnati - Clermont College awarded 1 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
East Mississippi Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication sciences. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 associate degrees were handed out to communication sciences majors at EMCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
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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