by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for communications students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 284 bachelor's degrees in communications during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The communication arts bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality communication arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for communications students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for communications students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in communications. Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public university located in the fringe town of Kutztown.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
It is hard to beat University of Scranton if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in communications. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Scranton.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from University of Scranton
It's difficult to beat Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in communications. SRU is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Washington & Jefferson College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in communications. Located in the suburb of Washington, W&J is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Washington & Jefferson College
Located in the distant town of Meadville, Allegheny is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Allegheny College
La Salle is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from La Salle University
Located in the town of Huntingdon, Juniata is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Juniata College
Alvernia is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Reading.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Alvernia University
Mansfield University is a small public university located in the town of Mansfield.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
CHC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Chestnut Hill College
Explore all the Best Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 1,077 |
| Maryland | 370 | 160 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 95 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 40 |
| Delaware | 224 | 8 |
One of 3 majors within the Communication & Media Studies area of study, Communications has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 906 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 568 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 166 |
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