Associate Degree   USA

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Journalism

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

145 Colleges
πŸ“ USA
πŸŽ“ Associate Degree

Showing 25–48 of 145 colleges

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,682/yr
Grad earnings
$47,647
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,191/yr
Grad earnings
$47,348
SAT avg
N/A
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N/A
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Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,649/yr
Grad earnings
$47,224
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Gavilan College
Gilroy, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,484/yr
Grad earnings
$47,169
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,077/yr
Grad earnings
$46,283
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Jose City College
San Jose, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$24,038/yr
Grad earnings
$46,215
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,561/yr
Grad earnings
$46,047
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,007/yr
Grad earnings
$45,805
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Sierra College
Rocklin, California
πŸ› 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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Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,424/yr
Grad earnings
$45,210
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California
πŸ› 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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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, California
πŸ› 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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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,844/yr
Grad earnings
$44,521
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Solano Community College
Fairfield, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,440/yr
Grad earnings
$44,170
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cabrillo College
Aptos, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$23,625/yr
Grad earnings
$44,114
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,975/yr
Grad earnings
$44,034
SAT avg
N/A
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N/A
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Midland College
Midland, Texas
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,519/yr
Grad earnings
$43,958
SAT avg
N/A
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N/A
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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,166/yr
Grad earnings
$43,937
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,848/yr
Grad earnings
$43,552
SAT avg
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Journalism in USA?
145 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Journalism in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Journalism in USA?
Santa Barbara City College leads with median graduate earnings of $47,647 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Journalism colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Santa Barbara City College, Orange Coast College, Bucks County Community College, Santa Rosa Junior College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Journalism 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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