by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for communication & media studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 362 associate degrees in communication & media studies to qualified students.
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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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for communication & media studies students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Communication & Media Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in communication & media studies.
It is difficult to beat Central New Mexico Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in communication & media studies. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in communication & media studies from Central New Mexico Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in communication & media studies has to check out Austin Community College District. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Austin.More information about a associate in communication & media studies from Austin Community College District
Explore the best communication & media studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 223 |
| Arizona | 169 | 55 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 71 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 35 |
One of 5 majors within the Communication & Journalism area of study, Communication & Media Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 183 |
| Speech Communication | 173 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 147 |
| Journalism | 66 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 16 |
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