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2024 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

25 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
4,720 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$34,807 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,720 degrees in communication & journalism to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Communication & Journalism School

Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region The communication & journalism program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Communication & Journalism rankings. 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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Communication & Journalism
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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 the Rocky Mountains Region. 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 the Rocky Mountains Region

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 Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Communication & Journalism

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
310 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
44.5% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in communication & journalism has to take a look at University of Denver. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #126 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means DU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 310 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism degree recipients from University of Denver get an earnings boost of about $12,612 above the typical earnings of communication & journalism majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
741 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you want to pursue a degree in communication & journalism. Located in the city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.

There were roughly 741 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the communication & journalism degree program at University of Colorado Boulder make $5,859 above the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
350 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$38,433 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Utah if you want to pursue a degree in communication & journalism. Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #151 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.

There were about 350 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the communication & journalism program at University of Utah earn $3,626 above the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
343 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$34,122 Median Starting Salary

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in communication & journalism. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 343 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the communication & journalism program make around $34,122 in the first couple years of working.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
390 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$37,010 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 390 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent data year. Those communication & journalism students who get their degree from Brigham Young University - Provo make $2,203 more than the average communication & journalism student.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
215 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$33,023 Median Starting Salary

Boise State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Boise. A Best Colleges rank of #526 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boise State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 215 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Boise State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the communication & journalism program make an average of $33,023 in the first couple years of their career.

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

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Westminster College Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
5.0% Growth in Graduates

Westminster College Salt Lake is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City. This college ranks 7th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were approximately 40 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Westminster College Salt Lake in the most recent year we have data available. Communication & Journalism degree recipients from Westminster College Utah get an earnings boost of about $27,023 above the typical earnings of communication & journalism graduates.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
173 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
15.0% Growth in Graduates

CU Anschutz is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #585 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CU Anschutz is a great university overall.

There were about 173 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the communication & journalism major at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus earn $2,926 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
109 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
12.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Moscow, U of I is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #489 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U of I is a great university overall.

There were about 109 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at U of I in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients typically earn around $27,948 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
139 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$44,310 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #597 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 139 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent year we have data available. Communication & Journalism degree recipients from Weber State University earn a boost of about $9,503 above the typical earnings of communication & journalism majors.

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

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges by State

Explore the best communication & journalism colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 38 2,071
Utah 37 1,537
Montana 36 118
Idaho 36 675
Wyoming 32 105

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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 3,156
Public Relations & Advertising 796
Journalism 457
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 258
Publishing 44
Communication & Journalism (Other) 9

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