Associate Degree   USA

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Communication and Media Studies

354 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

354 Colleges
πŸ“ USA
πŸŽ“ Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 354 colleges

Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.8%
Annual cost
$49,318/yr
Grad earnings
$62,399
SAT avg
1,190
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Walla Walla University
College Place, Washington
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$44,075/yr
Grad earnings
$61,885
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Carroll College
Helena, Montana
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 72.6%
Annual cost
$54,141/yr
Grad earnings
$61,772
SAT avg
1,170
ACT mid
25
Apply by Feb 28
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Carroll College
Helena, Montana
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 72.6%
Annual cost
$54,141/yr
Grad earnings
$61,772
SAT avg
1,170
ACT mid
25
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Carroll College
Helena, Montana
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 72.6%
Annual cost
$54,141/yr
Grad earnings
$61,772
SAT avg
1,170
ACT mid
25
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 1
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Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, Kentucky
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 97%
Annual cost
$46,342/yr
Grad earnings
$59,384
SAT avg
1,140
ACT mid
N/A
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Trine University
Angola, Indiana
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$50,004/yr
Grad earnings
$57,165
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
25
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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,772/yr
Grad earnings
$57,072
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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De Anza College
Cupertino, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,167/yr
Grad earnings
$56,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,172/yr
Grad earnings
$56,287
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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Skyline College
San Bruno, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,461/yr
Grad earnings
$55,702
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Adrian College
Adrian, Michigan
🏒 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 68.4%
Annual cost
$54,950/yr
Grad earnings
$55,504
SAT avg
1,030
ACT mid
22
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πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,172/yr
Grad earnings
$55,486
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $35
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Communication and Media Studies in USA?
354 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Communication and Media Studies in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Communication and Media Studies in USA?
Tulane University of Louisiana leads with median graduate earnings of $63,268 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Communication and Media Studies colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Walla Walla University, Carroll College, Thomas More University, Trine University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Communication and Media Studies programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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