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2024 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Connecticut

10 Colleges in Connecticut
1,480 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$34,488 Avg Early-Career Salary
Communication & Journalism is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #11 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of communication & journalism. Combined, these schools handed out 1,480 degrees in communication & journalism to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Communication & Journalism School

Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Connecticut Your choice of communication & journalism school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Communication & Journalism School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Communication & Journalism Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Communication & Journalism
Bachelor's Degrees in Communication & Journalism
Master's Degrees in Communication & Journalism
Doctor's Degrees in Communication & Journalism

The communication & journalism school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Connecticut. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Communication & Journalism in Connecticut

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the communication & journalism degree levels they offer.

10 Top Connecticut Schools in Communication & Journalism

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
413 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
3.4% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Connecticut if you wish to pursue a degree in communication & journalism. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #86 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 413 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year. After graduating, communication & journalism degree recipients generally make about $35,832 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University of Connecticut

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$45,767 Median Starting Salary

Fairfield University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in communication & journalism. Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield. A Best Colleges rank of #163 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 88 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available. Communication & Journalism degree recipients from Fairfield University receive an earnings boost of around $11,279 over the typical earnings of communication & journalism graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
205 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$36,153 Median Starting Salary

Quinnipiac University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in communication & journalism. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #488 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Quinnipiac is a great university overall.

There were roughly 205 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication & journalism program report average early career income of $36,153.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
151 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
6.6% Growth in Graduates

Sacred Heart University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in communication & journalism. Sacred Heart is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield. This university ranks 9th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 151 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the communication & journalism program at Sacred Heart University earn $3,995 above the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
29.2% Growth in Graduates

UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of West Hartford. This university ranks 11th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were roughly 89 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at UHart in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, communication & journalism degree recipients usually earn about $31,472 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$30,552 Median Starting Salary

ECSU is a small public university located in the fringe town of Willimantic. This university ranks 16th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were roughly 83 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at ECSU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the communication & journalism program make around $30,552 in the first couple years of working.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
106 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$35,579 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #678 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CCSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 106 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at CCSU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients typically make around $35,579 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Central Connecticut State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
7.8% Growth in Graduates

SCSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven. This university ranks 12th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 90 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at SCSU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the communication & journalism program earn an average of $27,910 in the first couple years of working.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$29,868 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Danbury, WestConn is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 75 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at WestConn in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication & journalism program report average early career wages of $29,868.

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University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$22,734 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the large suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #698 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of New Haven is a great university overall.

There were approximately 27 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at University of New Haven in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the communication & journalism program earn about $22,734 for their early career.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 37 1,039
Maine 37 221
Rhode Island 37 541
Massachusetts 37 3,599
Vermont 34 146

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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 911
Public Relations & Advertising 225
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 213
Journalism 129
Communication & Journalism (Other) 2

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