2024 Best Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region
12
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,687
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Ranked #67 in popularity,
communications is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,687 degrees in communications to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Communications School
The communication arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Communications rankings. For our Best Overall Communications School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Communications Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communications Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Communications in the Far Western US Region
The schools below may not offer all types of communication arts degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Communication Arts
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
300
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
University of California - Davis is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in communications. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #52 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.
There were approximately 300 communications students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communications from University of California - Davis
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
469
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in communications has to look into University of California - Santa Barbara. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.
There were about 469 communications students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communications from University of California - Santa Barbara
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
271
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
University of California - San Diego is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in communications. UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the large city of La Jolla. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.
There were roughly 271 communications students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communications from University of California - San Diego
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In CA
It is hard to beat Pepperdine University if you want to pursue a degree in communications. Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #94 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pepperdine is a great university overall.
There were roughly 13 communications students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communications from Pepperdine University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CA
100
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
USD is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego. A Best Colleges rank of #187 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USD is a great university overall.
There were roughly 100 communications students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communications from University of San Diego
Located in the city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 4th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 21 communications students who graduated with this degree at University of Portland in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communications from University of Portland
Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 7th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 29 communications students who graduated with this degree at CWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communications from Central Washington University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CA
Vanguard is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Costa Mesa. This university ranks 112th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 12 communications students who graduated with this degree at Vanguard in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communications from Vanguard University of Southern California
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CA
Located in the large city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #196 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means National University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 23 communications students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communications from National University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CA
The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. This university ranks 42nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 12 communications students who graduated with this degree at The Master's University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communications from The Master’s University and Seminary
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