Best Online Associate in Communications in Texas

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An online associate in communications provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career in a wide range of settings. An online degree program allows you to earn the education you need on a flexible or accelerated schedule, without disrupting your life.

Finding an associate in communications degree online in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online associate in communications degree prepares students to pursue a variety of careers in communications. Graduates qualify for entry-level roles as reporters, public relations assistants, writers, editorial assistants or announcers. They gain basic understandings of the art of verbal and written communications and psychological messaging. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals in this field make an average salary of $57,530, making it a potentially lucrative field even at the entry level.

Communications is a great choice for Texas students in particular, with a projected growth rate of nearly 20% for some communications professions in the state, such as public relations specialists and technical writers.

Generally, communications professions do not require certification or licensure, though professional certifications can be helpful. There are numerous certifying bodies that offer certificates related to technical communications and public relations.

Reporters and Correspondents Career Prospects in Texas
Job Growth by 2026 -4%
Annual Job Growth -0.7%
Average Wage (Mean):
$45,914
Entry Level Wage:
$22,874
Median Wage:
$36,609
Experienced Wage:
$57,433
Sources: the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Report and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Employment Projections 2016-2026 Report

Find your online associate degree in communications in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online associate degrees in communications offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for communications degrees.

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    1. Austin Community College District

      Austin, TX

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      Program Score

      99*

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 41,056 (12% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 23
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $10,830 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      Top Texas Online Community College Adult Student Friendly School
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      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      AA - Communications 60 2 years
      AS - Business, Government and Technical Communications: Social Media Communications 60 2 years
      AS - Business, Government and Technical Communications: Business and Government Communications 60 2 years
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    New Online Associate in Communications Programs in Texas

    The following programs are new additions and have not been ranked by us yet. The score for the program refers to the school’s overall score.

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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    We weren’t able to get all the data we needed for this institution. This score is based on the information they have reported.
     
    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    Focused on online colleges in TX, our relative cost score compares the average in-state tuitions of Texas schools. In general, Texas is slightly cheaper than the national average of $9,970 (according to The National Center for Education Statistics) for a degree at a public 4-year college or university. However, Texas is home to some of the most affordable colleges and universities in the US, and it’s most expensive schools are tens of thousands cheaper than the most expensive schools in the country.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.