2025 Best Online Communications Associate Degrees in California
Are you in California looking for an online school where you can earn an associate degree in communications?
Start your search for the best online communications associate degree programs available in California.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about schools offering online communications
and related associate degree programs. Get detailed information about colleges and universities with these programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions and more.
In the end, you'll have an understanding of which school may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
California Online Communications Associate Programs by the Numbers
Offline communications associate degree completions at institutions in California have been growing
over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 7 communications-related
associate degree programs that were offered 100% online by California
colleges and universities. That was an increase of 100% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2023
Est. Online Completions (Last 5 Years)
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top Online College for Communications Associate Degrees in California
Franklin University is a top choice for online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's
main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers 10 associate programs, all 100% online.
Transfer Credit
44
Finish Your Associate Faster
Transfer up to 44 hours of previously earned credit.
Adult Students
77%
Students 25+ 77
Students Under 25 23
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour
Best Nonprofit Colleges Offering Online Communications Associate Degrees in California
There is at least 1 nonprofit school
serving California, where students completed 1 online communications associate program in 2023. Of those schools,
1 was a private nonprofit institution and 0 were public schools.
Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit colleges offering online communications associate programs in California. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers 10 online associate degree programs in California. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school where most students attend classes
part-time. Most of the students are
adults and all communications programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 1 communications associate degree was completed nationwide.
Online Associate Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Associate Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Affordable Online Communications Associate Degree Programs in California
Wondering what you can expect to pay for an online communications associate degree in California? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College
Scorecard, the average tuition at California nonprofit schools offering online associate degrees in communications or related programs is $9,577.
The average tuition at similar for-profit schools
in California is N/A .
Accredited Colleges Offering Online Communications Associate Degrees in California
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning an online communications
degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and
regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in California is institutionally accredited?
View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities in California offering online
communications
associate degree programs here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Online Nonprofit Colleges Serving California
Accredited Online Community Colleges Serving California
- Los Angeles Valley College
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