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2026 Best Communications Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
275 Communications Degrees Awarded
$47,708 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communications programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 438 schools to find the best for communications students.

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Best Schools for Communications in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in communications, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Communications

1

Leading the list is Capital Community College, our #1 school for communications. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 32 communications students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree. Read more about the communications program at Capital Community College

2

Central New Mexico Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communications, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. Central New Mexico Community College awarded about 47 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $34,751 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,112 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in communications from Central New Mexico Community College

3

Chandler Gilbert Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communications, ranking #3. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public university. Chandler Gilbert Community College awarded about 21 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $46,943 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447. Get the full communications details for Chandler Gilbert Community College

4

Mesa Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communications, ranking #4. Mesa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Mesa. About 43 communications degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College in the most recent year. Communications graduates of Mesa Community College earn a median of $54,730 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree. See the full communications program report for Mesa Community College

5

Students looking for a strong communications program will find one at Glendale Community College Glendale Az, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. About 20 communications degrees were awarded at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent year. Communications graduates of Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn a median of $51,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996. More information about a degree in communications from Glendale Community College Glendale Az

6

Los Angeles Valley College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best communications schools. Located in the city of Valley Glen, Los Angeles Valley College is a very large public university. About 12 communications degrees were awarded at Los Angeles Valley College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Los Angeles Valley College earn around $81,600 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,254. Read more about the communications program at Los Angeles Valley College

7

Scottsdale Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best communications schools. Set in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a large public institution. About 11 communications degrees were awarded at Scottsdale Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Scottsdale Community College earn around $48,039 in the first couple years of their career. Scottsdale Community College graduates carry a median of $13,084 in student loans. Get the full communications details for Scottsdale Community College

8

Tulsa Community College earned the #8 position for communications this year. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. Tulsa Community College awarded about 17 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communications degree from Tulsa Community College earn around $41,718 in the first couple years of their career. Tulsa Community College graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans. Read more about the communications program at Tulsa Community College

9

Front Range Community College placed #9 among the best communications schools. Set in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 11 communications students who graduated with this degree at Front Range Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $40,414 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,384. More information about a degree in communications from Front Range Community College

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Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #10 spot for communications this year. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 15 communications students who graduated with this degree at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $78,359 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,752. More information about a degree in communications from Estrella Mountain Community College

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Georgia Military College Milledgeville landed the #11 spot for communications this year. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public institution. Georgia Military College Milledgeville awarded about 21 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communications degree from Georgia Military College Milledgeville earn around $29,788 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,587. Get the full communications details for Georgia Military College Milledgeville

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Holmes Community College earned the #12 position for communications this year. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. Holmes Community College awarded about 10 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $32,145 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,191 to complete this degree. Get the full communications details for Holmes Community College

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Atlantic Cape Community College landed the #13 spot for communications this year. Set in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 15 communications degrees were awarded at Atlantic Cape Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the communications program make about $37,141 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,002 to complete this degree. See the full communications program report for Atlantic Cape Community College

Other Communications Degree Levels

Explore the best communications schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Communications
Bachelor's Degrees in Communications
Master's Degrees in Communications
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 438 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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