by our College Data Analytics TeamCommunications 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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communications students pursuing a degree.
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See the highest-ranked communications schools offering a associate’s degree below.
No school ranked higher than Latter Day Saints Business College this year for communications. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Salt Lake City. There were roughly 68 communications students who graduated with this degree at Latter Day Saints Business College in the most recent data year. See the full communications program report for Latter Day Saints Business College
Students looking for a strong communications program will find one at Capital Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Capital Community College awarded about 75 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $43,086 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,059. More information about a degree in communications from Capital Community College
Glendale Community College Glendale Az is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communications, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glendale. There were roughly 19 communications students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996. More information about a degree in communications from Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Students looking for a strong communications program will find one at Chandler Gilbert Community College, which ranked #4. Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Chandler. About 14 communications degrees were awarded at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Chandler Gilbert Community College earn around $46,943 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447. More information about a degree in communications from Chandler Gilbert Community College
Central New Mexico Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best communications schools. Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. About 36 communications degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Central New Mexico Community College earn around $34,751 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,112 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in communications from Central New Mexico Community College
Mesa Community College earned the #6 position for communications this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Mesa. Mesa Community College awarded about 15 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $54,730 in their early career. Mesa Community College graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. Read more about the communications program at Mesa Community College
Los Angeles Valley College landed the #7 spot for communications this year. Set in the city of Valley Glen, Los Angeles Valley College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 10 communications students who graduated with this degree at Los Angeles Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communications degree from Los Angeles Valley College earn around $81,600 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,254 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in communications from Los Angeles Valley College
Snow College came in at #8 for communications this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Ephraim. Snow College awarded about 13 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Communications graduates of Snow College earn a median of $42,776 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,440. See the full communications program report for Snow College
Front Range Community College earned the #9 position for communications this year. Set in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public institution. About 17 communications degrees were awarded at Front Range Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Front Range Community College earn around $40,414 in the first couple years of their career. Front Range Community College graduates carry a median of $17,384 in student loans. More information about a degree in communications from Front Range Community College
Tulsa Community College came in at #10 for communications this year. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. There were roughly 15 communications students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $41,718 in their early career. Tulsa Community College graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans. Read more about the communications program at Tulsa Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College earned the #11 position for communications this year. Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Avondale. About 18 communications degrees were awarded at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Estrella Mountain Community College earn around $78,359 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,752 to complete this degree. Get the full communications details for Estrella Mountain Community College
Pikes Peak Community College landed the #12 spot for communications this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Colorado Springs. About 17 communications degrees were awarded at Pikes Peak Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Pikes Peak Community College earn around $41,037 in the first couple years of their career. Pikes Peak Community College graduates carry a median of $16,066 in student loans. See the full communications program report for Pikes Peak Community College
Community College Of Denver earned the #13 position for communications this year. Community College Of Denver is a large public school located in the city of Denver. There were roughly 13 communications students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Denver in the most recent data year. Communications graduates of Community College Of Denver earn a median of $45,202 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,830 to complete this degree. Get the full communications details for Community College Of Denver
Phoenix College earned the #14 position for communications this year. This large public university is located in the city of Phoenix. Phoenix College awarded about 10 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Communications graduates of Phoenix College earn a median of $51,053 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,204. See the full communications program report for Phoenix College
Georgia Military College Milledgeville placed #15 among the best communications schools. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public institution. About 17 communications degrees were awarded at Georgia Military College Milledgeville in the most recent year. Graduates of the communications program make about $29,788 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,587 to complete this degree. Read more about the communications program at Georgia Military College Milledgeville
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 15 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.