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This year's Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the New England Region ranking analyzed 33 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in communications. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication & media studies programs and a strong support system for non-traditional students.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as affordability, and overall quality of the communication & media studies program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
One Size Does Not Fit All
As a non-traditional student, you have a lot to consider when it comes to choosing an education. That's why we've developed rankings specifically for you. Check out more major-related rankings here..
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you.
When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
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Featured Communication & Media Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
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MA in Communication
Effective communicators are always in demand, no matter the industry. The Master's in Communication degree from Southern New Hampshire University is a cutting-edge program designed for forward-thinking professionals.
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Check out the communications programs at these schools if you want to see which ones are the best for non-traditional students.
Boston University has taken the #1 spot in this year's communication & media studies ranking for non-traditional students. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Boston U also made our Best Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the New England Region list, coming in at #1.
The student loan default rate at Boston U is lower than is typical, just 0.5% of students default in three years. 4,032 of Boston U students are exclusively distance learners. There are roughly 7,057 part time students in attendance at Boston U.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #2 spot in our 2021 best communication & media studies schools for non-traditional students. UMass Amherst is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst. As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #5 rank in our Best Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the New England Region ranking.
The student loan default rate at UMass Amherst is lower than is typical, just 0.9% of students default in three years. 4,105 of UMass Amherst students are exclusively distance learners. There are roughly 6,786 part time students in attendance at UMass Amherst.
Full Communication & Media Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst Report
Boston College comes in at #3 in this year's ranking. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston College, the school also landed the #2 rank in our Best Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the New England Region ranking.
The student loan default rate at Boston College is lower than is typical, just 0.5% of students default in three years. There are approximately 6,590 students at Boston College that take at least one class online. 1,916 students are part time.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Boston College Report
The #4 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Northeastern University. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. Northeastern also took the #4 spot in our Best Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the New England Region rankings.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 0.5%. There are approximately 7,987 students at Northeastern that take at least one class online. 1,267 students are part time.
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Emerson College landed the #5 spot in our 2021 best communication & media studies schools for non-traditional students. Located in the large city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. Emerson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our Best Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the New England Region list.
The student loan default rate at Emerson is lower than is typical, just 1.5% of students default in three years. 889 students at Emerson are exclusively online. About 562 of the students at Emerson are attending part time.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Emerson College Report
University of Connecticut comes in at #6 in this year's ranking. UCONN is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Storrs. UCONN also took the #9 spot in our Best Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in the New England Region rankings.
About 0.9% of UCONN students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 11,648 students take at least one class online at UCONN. About 3,257 of the students at UCONN are attending part time.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of Connecticut
Simmons University earned the #7 spot in our 2021 rankings. Located in the large city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 0.2%. 2,739 of Simmons students are exclusively distance learners. About 2,902 of the students at Simmons are attending part time.
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Sacred Heart University landed the #8 spot in our 2021 best communication & media studies schools for non-traditional students. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 0.9% of Sacred Heart students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 2,774 students take at least one class online at Sacred Heart. About 2,334 of the students at Sacred Heart are attending part time.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Sacred Heart University Report
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in the small suburb of Durham, UNH is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 1.0% of UNH students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 3,625 students take at least one class online at UNH. 1,355 of UNH students are attending part time.
Full Communication & Media Studies at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Report
Roger Williams University comes in at #10 in this year's ranking. RWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bristol.
About 1.2% of RWU students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 1,561 students take at least one class online at RWU. About 539 of the students at RWU are attending part time.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Roger Williams University