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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Arizona

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Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 66,787 communication and media studies students received their degree, making the major the 10th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, communication and media studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,115 and had an average of $25,414 in loans still to pay off.

Across Arizona, there were 2,277 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,098 and $25,687 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona” ranking looked at 23 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and media studies. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in communication and media studies.

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Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona”.

Top 23 Most Focused Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Arizona

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Out of the 23 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Ottawa University - Surprise landed the #1 spot on the list. Ottawa University - Surprise is located in Surprise, Arizona and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Ottawa University - Surprise

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Skysong. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona. This large school is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it awarded 712 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full ASU - Skysong Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 308 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of Arizona

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 483 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Arizona State University - Tempe

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Out of the 23 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona Christian University landed the #5 spot on the list. Arizona Christian University is a small school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 2 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Arizona Christian University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

With a ranking of #6, Grand Canyon University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 345 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Grand Canyon University

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona ranking. NAU is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 95 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Northern Arizona University

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Ottawa University - Phoenix did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Ottawa University - Phoenix Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona ranking. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 257 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at UOPX - Arizona

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Paradise Valley Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona ranking. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Paradise Valley Community College

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Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. This medium-sized school is located in Avondale, Arizona, and it awarded 13 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Estrella Mountain Community College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Arizona Western College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona ranking. Yuma, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at AWC

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Glendale Community College
Glendale, Arizona

Glendale Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona ranking. Glendale Community College is a public institution located in Glendale, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Glendale Community College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, Arizona

With a ranking of #14, Eastern Arizona College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. Eastern Arizona College is located in Thatcher, Arizona and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Eastern Arizona College

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Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona ranking, coming in at #15. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 3 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Scottsdale Community College

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GateWay Community College
Phoenix, Arizona

GateWay Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. GateWay Community College is a small school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 2 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at GateWay Community College

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Mesa Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Mesa, Arizona. It awarded 4 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Mesa Community College

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With a ranking of #18, South Mountain Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. South Mountain Community College is a small public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 1 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at South Mountain Community College

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, Arizona

With a ranking of #19, Phoenix College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. Phoenix College is a medium-sized school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 2 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Phoenix College

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Cochise County Community College District ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. Cochise County Community College District is a small public school situated in Sierra Vista, Arizona. It awarded 1 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.9% 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 Cochise County Community College District Communication & Media Studies Report

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Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona

With a ranking of #21, Rio Salado College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. This fairly large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 0 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Rio Salado College

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Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona

With a ranking of #21, Central Arizona College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona list. Located in Coolidge, Arizona, this small public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Full Central Arizona College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Arizona ranking. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public institution located in Chandler, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Chandler-Gilbert Community College Communication & Media Studies Report

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