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2024 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Utah

7 Colleges in Utah
1,561 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$39,399 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 7 schools in Utah to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,561 degrees in communication & journalism during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Communication & Journalism School

Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Utah 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
Bachelor's Degrees in Communication & Journalism
Master's Degrees in Communication & Journalism
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Utah list to help you make the college decision. 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 Utah

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.

Top Utah Schools in Communication & Journalism

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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 colleges nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 350 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, communication & journalism degree recipients usually earn about $38,433 in the first five years of their career.

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

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
390 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$37,010 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Brigham Young University - Provo if you wish to pursue a degree in communication & journalism. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.

There were about 390 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication & journalism program report average early career wages of $37,010.

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

Weber State University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism. Located in the small city of Ogden, WSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were roughly 139 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year. Those communication & journalism students who get their degree from Weber State University earn $4,911 more than the typical communication & journalism grad.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
203 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
2.5% Growth in Graduates

Utah Valley University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in communication & journalism. UVU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Orem. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UVU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 203 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the communication & journalism program earn an average of $39,189 in their early career salary.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$34,945 Median Starting Salary

USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan. This university ranks 5th out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were about 138 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication & journalism program state that they receive average early career income of $34,945.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
4.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were about 107 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Southern Utah University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication & journalism program state that they receive average early career income of $28,800.

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Dixie State University
Saint George, UT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
106 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$30,112 Median Starting Salary

Dixie State College is a large public university located in the small city of Saint George. This university ranks 10th out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were about 106 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Dixie State College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the communication & journalism program state that they receive average early career income of $30,112.

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

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 1,155
Public Relations & Advertising 230
Journalism 125
Publishing 43
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 6
Communication & Journalism (Other) 2

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