by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of communication & media studies. Combined, these schools handed out 3,378 associate degrees in communication & media studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of communication & media studies for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality communications program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication & media studies students working on their associate degree.
The communications school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication & Media Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in communication & media studies.
Santa Rosa Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in communication & media studies. SRJC is a large public college located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa.More information about a associate in communication & media studies from Santa Rosa Junior College
Mt. San Antonio College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in communication & media studies. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in communication & media studies from Mt. San Antonio College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in communication & media studies has to take a look at College of the Canyons. College of the Canyons is a large public college located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in communication & media studies from College of the Canyons
It's hard to beat Pasadena City College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in communication & media studies. Pasadena City College is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in communication & media studies from Pasadena City College
Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in communication & media studies from San Diego Mesa College
Fresno City College is a very large public college located in the city of Fresno.More information about a associate in communication & media studies from Fresno City College
Explore the best communication & media studies colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 4,615 |
| Oregon | 147 | 7 |
| Washington | 131 | 1 |
| Nevada | 112 | 31 |
One of 5 majors within the Communication & Journalism area of study, Communication & Media Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 3,342 |
| Communications | 30 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1,002 |
| Journalism | 360 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 23 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 11 |
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