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2025 Best Communication & Journalism Associate Degree Schools in New York

8 Colleges in New York
733 Associate Degrees
$24,387 Avg Early-Career Salary
Communication & Journalism isn't the most popular associate program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #17 in popularity out of 38 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 733 associate degrees in communication & journalism to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Communication & Journalism School for Your Associate Degree

Best Communication & Journalism Associate Degree Schools in New York The communication & journalism associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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.

Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

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 schools for communication & journalism students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communication & Journalism Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Communication & Journalism in New York

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for communication & journalism students seeking a an associate degree.

Top New York Schools for an Associate in Communication & Journalism

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
350 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Fashion Institute of Technology if you wish to pursue an associate degree in communication & journalism. Located in the large city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in communication & journalism from Fashion Institute of Technology

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Nassau Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in communication & journalism. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in communication & journalism from Nassau Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Annual Graduates

Suffolk County Community College is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in communication & journalism. Located in the large suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in communication & journalism from Suffolk County Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Borough of Manhattan Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in communication & journalism. BMCC is a large public college located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in communication & journalism from Borough of Manhattan Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in communication & journalism from Onondaga Community College

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Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
30 Annual Graduates

DCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.More information about a associate in communication & journalism from Dutchess Community College

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in communication & journalism from LaGuardia Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in communication & journalism from Erie Community College

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 36 250
New Jersey 35 128
Maryland 33 79
Delaware 21 12

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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Public Relations & Advertising 360
Communication & Media Studies 273
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 56
Journalism 44

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 10,499
Philosophy & Religious Studies 906
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 293
Social Sciences 183
English Language & Literature 127
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 63
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 42
History 29
Theology & Religious Vocations 12

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