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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 — updated for 2026 admissions.

354 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 97–120 of 354 colleges

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,329/yr
Grad earnings
$45,762
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,084/yr
Grad earnings
$45,608
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,837/yr
Grad earnings
$45,516
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Central Penn College
Summerdale, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 25.9%
Annual cost
$28,251/yr
Grad earnings
$45,370
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Sierra College
Rocklin, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,628/yr
Grad earnings
$45,294
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,964/yr
Grad earnings
$45,120
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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North Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 90.8%
Annual cost
$42,215/yr
Grad earnings
$45,064
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santiago Canyon College
Orange, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,617/yr
Grad earnings
$44,956
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,308/yr
Grad earnings
$44,950
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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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?
Alvin Community College leads with median graduate earnings of $45,762 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 Alvin Community College, Idaho State University, Elgin Community College, Dodge City Community College. 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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