Broadcast Journalism programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 21 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best broadcast journalism schools.
The broadcast journalism program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Broadcast Journalism rankings. For our Best Overall Broadcast Journalism School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Leading the list is Chapman University, our #1 school for broadcast journalism. Located in the city of Orange, Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 broadcast journalism students who graduated with this degree at Chapman University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their broadcast journalism degree from Chapman University earn around $41,645 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong broadcast journalism program will find one at University Of Miami, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 broadcast journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Students who receive their broadcast journalism degree from University Of Miami earn around $41,378 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Washington State University one of the top schools for broadcast journalism. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 broadcast journalism students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $36,273 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,506 to complete this degree.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best broadcast journalism schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 65 broadcast journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the broadcast journalism program make about $36,744 in their early career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans.
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Syracuse University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 114 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $41,307 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #6 spot for broadcast journalism this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, broadcast journalism degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $47,157. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree.
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Gonzaga University earned the #7 position for broadcast journalism this year. Set in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Gonzaga University graduates 86% of students within six years. Gonzaga University awarded about 11 broadcast journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their broadcast journalism degree from Gonzaga University earn around $36,767 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Texas earned the #8 position for broadcast journalism this year. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Texas awarded about 30 broadcast journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, broadcast journalism degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $38,118. Typical student debt for the program is $19,877.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #9 for broadcast journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. About 79% of students finish within six years. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 45 broadcast journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the broadcast journalism program make about $38,762 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Cuny Brooklyn College landed the #10 spot for broadcast journalism this year. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 11 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent year. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $23,120 early in their careers. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates carry a median of $10,290 in student loans.
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Dixie State College Of Utah ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best broadcast journalism schools. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. Dixie State College Of Utah graduates 28% of students within six years. About 14 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Dixie State College Of Utah in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, broadcast journalism degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $42,266. Dixie State College Of Utah graduates carry a median of $18,666 in student loans.
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Ocean County College placed #12 among the best broadcast journalism schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Toms River. About 18 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Ocean County College in the most recent year. Students who receive their broadcast journalism degree from Ocean County College earn around $41,306 in the first couple years of their career. Ocean County College graduates carry a median of $13,792 in student loans.
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Salt Lake Community College came in at #13 for broadcast journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake Community College awarded about 12 broadcast journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the broadcast journalism program make about $42,031 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,855 to complete this degree.
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New York Film Academy ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best broadcast journalism schools. Located in the city of Burbank, New York Film Academy is a small private for-profit university. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 11 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at New York Film Academy in the most recent year. Broadcast Journalism graduates of New York Film Academy earn a median of $15,090 early in their careers. New York Film Academy graduates carry a median of $18,400 in student loans.
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Suny College At Brockport ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best broadcast journalism schools. Set in the town of Brockport, Suny College At Brockport is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 33 broadcast journalism students who graduated with this degree at Suny College At Brockport in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, broadcast journalism degree recipients from Suny College At Brockport generally make around $33,085. Typical student debt for the program is $24,627.
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Western Kentucky University placed #16 among the best broadcast journalism schools. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University in the most recent year. Graduates of the broadcast journalism program make about $35,050 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree.
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Northern Kentucky University earned the #17 position for broadcast journalism this year. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Northern Kentucky University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 33 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Northern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $29,647 early in their careers. Northern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $26,122 in student loans.
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University Of Central Oklahoma earned the #18 position for broadcast journalism this year. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. About 37% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 broadcast journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent data year. Students who receive their broadcast journalism degree from University Of Central Oklahoma earn around $28,139 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Central Oklahoma graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Onondaga Community College earned the #19 position for broadcast journalism this year. Onondaga Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Syracuse. There were roughly 16 broadcast journalism students who graduated with this degree at Onondaga Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the broadcast journalism program make about $35,781 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,125.
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Langston University landed the #20 spot for broadcast journalism this year. Set in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a mid-sized public institution. Langston University graduates 32% of students within six years. About 11 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Langston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the broadcast journalism program make about $39,579 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,017 to complete this degree.
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Morgan State University earned the #21 position for broadcast journalism this year. Morgan State University is a large public school located in the city of Baltimore. About 41% of students finish within six years. About 27 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Morgan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, broadcast journalism degree recipients from Morgan State University generally make around $28,088. Students borrow a median of $30,896 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
