Associate Degrees in Communication Sciences
Education Levels of Communication Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 201 people earned their associate degree in communication sciences. This makes it the 17th 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 | 11,325 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,306 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,034 |
| Graduate Certificate | 221 |
| Associate Degree | 201 |
| Basic Certificate | 130 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 71 |
Earnings of Communication Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for communication sciences majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in communication sciences. About 94.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 190 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communication sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
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 most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Orange Coast College. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Santa Ana College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from SAC. About 95% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from American River. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pasadena City College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 100% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Joaquin Delta College. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Delta. Of these students, 92% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cerritos College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Cerritos College. About 100% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Granite State College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from GSC.
The 8th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southern Adventist University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Southern Adventist.
The 9th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of DuPage. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from COD. Of these students, 93% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lake Region State College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Lake Region State College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from UC Blue Ash College.
The 12th most popular school in the country for communication sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Elms College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Elms College.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Mississippi Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from EMCC.
University of Cincinnati - Clermont College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in communication sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in communication sciences from UC Clermont College.
Communication Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 141 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 35 |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 18 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 7 |
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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 |
|---|---|
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| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
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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