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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Communications is the 67th most popular major in the country with 12,001 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,735 communications graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 64 colleges that offered a degree in communications. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in communications.

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Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Communications in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Out of the 64 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, this small public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communications at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Marist College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Poughkeepsie, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication arts degrees to 172 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at Marist

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Purchase College
Purchase, New York

Out of the 64 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Purchase College landed the #3 spot on the list. Purchase College is a small school located in Purchase, New York that handed out 47 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

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Marymount Manhattan College
New York, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Marymount Manhattan College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Marymount Manhattan College is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Communications at Marymount Manhattan College

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Allegheny College
Meadville, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Allegheny College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Allegheny College is a small school located in Meadville, Pennsylvania that handed out 19 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Allegheny College Communications Report

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SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, New York

SUNY Potsdam did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. This small school is located in Potsdam, New York, and it awarded 37 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full SUNY Potsdam Communications Report

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SUNY Cortland
Cortland, New York

SUNY Cortland ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Cortland, New York, and it awarded 86 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at SUNY Cortland

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Manhattan College
Riverdale, New York

Manhattan College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Manhattan is a small school located in Riverdale, New York that handed out 47 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Manhattan Communications Report

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey

The College of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9. Ewing, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication arts degrees to 85 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full TCNJ Communications Report

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

La Salle University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. La Salle is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 57 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full La Salle Communications Report

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 69 diplomas to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communications at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chestnut Hill College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. CHC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Siena College
Loudonville, New York

Siena College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Loudonville, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 32 degrees to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at Siena College

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College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, New York

With a ranking of #14, College of Staten Island CUNY did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSI is a fairly large school located in Staten Island, New York that handed out 91 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communications at College of Staten Island CUNY

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 70 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full SRU Communications Report

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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, New York

Le Moyne College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #16. LeMoyne is a small school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 31 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Le Moyne College Communications Report

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Clarks Summit University
South Abington Township, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #17, Clarks Summit University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Clarks Summit University is a private not-for-profit institution located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communications at Clarks Summit University

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Canisius College
Buffalo, New York

Canisius College ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Canisius is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 29 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communications at Canisius

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St. John Fisher College
Rochester, New York

St. John Fisher College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #19. St. John Fisher College is located in Rochester, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Fisher Communications Report

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

Towson University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Towson University is a large school located in Towson, Maryland that handed out 152 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Communications at Towson University

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Wesley College
Dover, Delaware

Wesley College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Dover, Delaware, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 degrees to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Communications at Wesley College

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Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, Pennsylvania

Washington & Jefferson College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Washington & Jefferson College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Communications at W&J

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The City College of New York
New York, New York

The City College of New York ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CCNY is a fairly large school located in New York, New York that handed out 82 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Communications at CCNY

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Fordham University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Fordham U is a fairly large school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 119 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full Fordham U Communications Report

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Centenary University
Hackettstown, New Jersey

With a ranking of #25, Centenary University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communication Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Centenary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Communications at Centenary

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