by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 15 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Communication Sciences Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 153 associate degrees in communication sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The communication sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality communication sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication sciences students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Communication Sciences Associate Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in communication sciences.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in communication sciences has to check out Southern Adventist University. Located in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in communication sciences from Southern Adventist University
It is hard to beat Elms College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in communication sciences. Elms College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Chicopee.More information about a associate in communication sciences from Elms College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in communication sciences has to look into San Joaquin Delta College. Located in the large city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in communication sciences from San Joaquin Delta College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in communication sciences has to look into American River College. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in communication sciences from American River College
Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in communication sciences from Pasadena City College
Orange Coast College is a large public college located in the city of Costa Mesa.More information about a associate in communication sciences from Orange Coast College
Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in communication sciences from Cerritos College
SAC is a very large public college located in the large city of Santa Ana.More information about a associate in communication sciences from Santa Ana College
Reedley College is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Reedley.More information about a associate in communication sciences from Reedley College
GSC is a small public college located in the fringe town of Concord.More information about a associate in communication sciences from Granite State College
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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Communication Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 115 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 25 |
| Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 20,673 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,282 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 3,976 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3,527 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 2,905 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 2,006 |
