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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the Far Western US Region

111 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
4,818 Associate Degrees
Communication & Media Studies is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #22 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 111 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4,818 associate degrees in communication and media studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Communication & Media Studies School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the Far Western US Region The communications 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 & Media Studies in the Far Western US Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality communication and media studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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

17 Most Well Attended Schools for Communications Students Working on Their Associate

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195 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Long Beach City College is a popular choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in communication and media studies. Long Beach City College is a very large public college located in the large city of Long Beach.

There were about 195 communication and media studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
188 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Santa Monica College if you want to pursue an associate degree in communication and media studies. SMC is a very large public college located in the city of Santa Monica.

There were roughly 188 communication and media studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
186 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Orange Coast College if you want to pursue an associate degree in communication and media studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 186 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent year we have data available.

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178 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Santa Barbara City College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in communication and media studies. SBCC is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Santa Barbara.

There were about 178 communication and media studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent data year.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
137 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 137 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
131 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Bakersfield College is a very large public college located in the city of Bakersfield.

There were about 131 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

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125 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

There were about 125 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
108 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were roughly 108 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent data year.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
99 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were about 99 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent data year.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
98 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Moorpark College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Moorpark.

There were about 98 communication and media studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year.

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97 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 97 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA
92 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

MiraCosta College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Oceanside.

There were roughly 92 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at MiraCosta College in the most recent data year.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
92 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were roughly 92 communication and media studies individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent data year.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
86 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 86 communication and media studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent year we have data available.

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
86 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were roughly 86 communication and media studies individuals who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year.

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85 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Sacramento City is a fairly large public college located in the city of Sacramento.

There were approximately 85 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at Sacramento City in the most recent data year.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
85 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

There were approximately 85 communication and media studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Communication & Media Studies students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the Far Western US Region award.

RankCollegeLocation
18Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill, CA
19Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CA
20San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA
21Cabrillo CollegeAptos, CA
22Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon, CA
23Cerritos CollegeNorwalk, CA
24Riverside City CollegeRiverside, CA
24Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa, CA

Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular communication and media studies colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
California1794,513
Oregon1420
Washington1261
Nevada10918

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Communication & Media Studies is one of 5 different types of Communication & Journalism programs to choose from.

Communications Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Speech Communication4,788
Communications25
Communication & Media Studies5

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Radio, Television & Digital Communication801
Journalism491
Public Relations & Advertising18
Communication & Journalism (Other)3

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