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2024 Best Communications Schools in Pennsylvania

10 Colleges in Pennsylvania
303 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 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Communications Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 303 degrees in communications to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Communications School

Best Communications Schools in Pennsylvania Your choice of communications school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Communications Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Communication Arts
Master's Degrees in Communication Arts

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Communications Schools in Pennsylvania list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Communications in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania Schools in Communication Arts

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
69 Communication Arts Degrees Awarded

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in communications. Located in the fringe town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 43rd out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 69 communications students who graduated with this degree at Kutztown University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in communications from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In PA

Any student who is interested in communications has to check out University of Scranton. Located in the small city of Scranton, University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Scranton is a great university overall.

There were approximately 7 communications students who graduated with this degree at University of Scranton in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in communications from University of Scranton

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
70 Communication Arts Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a degree in communications. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #546 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SRU is a great university overall.

There were about 70 communications students who graduated with this degree at SRU in the most recent data year.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In PA

Washington & Jefferson College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in communications. W&J is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #603 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means W&J is a great college overall.

There were about 7 communications students who graduated with this degree at W&J in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in communications from Washington & Jefferson College

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In PA
57 Communication Arts Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #486 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means La Salle is a great university overall.

There were about 57 communications students who graduated with this degree at La Salle in the most recent data year.

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Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In PA

Allegheny is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Meadville. This college ranks 57th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 19 communications students who graduated with this degree at Allegheny in the most recent year we have data available.

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Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA

Juniata is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Huntingdon. This college ranks 60th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.More information about a degree in communications from Juniata College

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In PA
71.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Mansfield, Mansfield University is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 7 communications students who graduated with this degree at Mansfield University in the most recent data year.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In PA
10.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Reading, Alvernia is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 40th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 10 communications students who graduated with this degree at Alvernia in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in communications from Alvernia University

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Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In PA

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, CHC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 65th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 15 communications students who graduated with this degree at CHC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in communications from Chestnut Hill College

Best Communications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 1,026 1,106
Maryland 618 165
New Jersey 614 105
District of Columbia 441 47
Delaware 345 8

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Communications is one of 3 different types of Communication & Media Studies programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Communication Arts

Related Major Annual Graduates
Speech Communication 1,056
Communication & Media Studies 697
Other Communication & Media Studies 217

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