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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in California

108 Colleges in California
6,078 Associate Degrees
An associate degree in communication and journalism is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #15 out of 38 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 108 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,078 associate degrees in communication and journalism during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Communication & Journalism School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in California The communication and journalism associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in California ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality communication and journalism program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for communication and journalism.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in communication and journalism. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

16 Most Well Attended Schools for Communication & Journalism Students Working on Their Associate

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
249 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Long Beach City College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in communication and journalism. Located in the large city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 249 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
243 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Santa Monica College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in communication and journalism. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 243 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
239 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in communication and journalism has to take a look at Orange Coast College. Orange Coast College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.

There were about 239 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent year we have data available.

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190 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Mt. San Antonio College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in communication and journalism. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Walnut.

There were approximately 190 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

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187 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 187 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
187 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 187 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
169 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Saddleback College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo.

There were approximately 169 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
159 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 159 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
156 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Chaffey College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

There were roughly 156 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent data year.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
150 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 150 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
146 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 146 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent year we have data available.

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
133 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

De Anza College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Cupertino.

There were roughly 133 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent year we have data available.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
129 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

El Camino College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Torrance.

There were roughly 129 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent year we have data available.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
124 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.

There were approximately 124 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent data year.

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
105 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 105 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley in the most recent data year.

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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA
97 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Oceanside, MiraCosta College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 97 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at MiraCosta College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in communication and journalism from MiraCosta College

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Communication & Journalism students in California that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in California award.

Rank College Location
17 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
17 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
19 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA
20 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
21 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
22 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
22 Palomar College San Marcos, CA
24 Cypress College Cypress, CA
24 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 35 19
Nevada 34 33
Washington 33 3

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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 4,790
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 790
Journalism 477
Public Relations & Advertising 18
Communication & Journalism (Other) 3

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 21,356
Psychology 11,698
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 5,035
History 1,973
Education 1,020
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 481
Library Science 91

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