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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Connecticut

26 Ranked Colleges
911 Degrees Awarded
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Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Communication & Media Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 66,787 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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 Connecticut, there were 911 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,319 and $25,667 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut” ranking, we looked at 26 colleges that offer a degree in communication and media studies. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in communication and media studies.

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Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut

The colleges and universities below are the best for connecticut communications students.

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University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Connecticut. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. Located in Storrs, Connecticut, this large public school awarded 287 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UCONN Communication & Media Studies Report

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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sacred Heart University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. Fairfield, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 114 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Sacred Heart University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fairfield University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. Fairfield U is a medium-sized school located in Fairfield, Connecticut that handed out 75 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Full Fairfield University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Out of the 26 schools in the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Connecticut State University landed the #4 spot on the list. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 69 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Southern Connecticut State University

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University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut

Out of the 26 schools in the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hartford landed the #5 spot on the list. West Hartford, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at UHart

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Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, Connecticut

Eastern Connecticut State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. ECSU is located in Willimantic, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Full ECSU Communication & Media Studies Report

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Western Connecticut State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. Danbury, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 60 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at WestConn

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Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut

Central Connecticut State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking. New Britain, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Central Connecticut State University

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University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut

With a ranking of #9, University of New Haven did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. This medium-sized school is located in West Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 27 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of New Haven

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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut

Quinnipiac University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #9. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized school located in Hamden, Connecticut that handed out 27 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Quinnipiac

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University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Connecticut

University of Bridgeport came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking. UBridgeport is a small school located in Bridgeport, Connecticut that handed out 20 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

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

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Mitchell College
New London, Connecticut

Mitchell College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #12. Mitchell College is a small school located in New London, Connecticut that handed out 15 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Mitchell College

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Manchester Community College
Manchester, Connecticut

Manchester Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. Manchester Community College is located in Manchester, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

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

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Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking. NCC is a small public school situated in Norwalk, Connecticut. It awarded 8 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full NCC Communication & Media Studies Report

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Post University
Waterbury, Connecticut

Post University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. Post University is located in Waterbury, Connecticut and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Full Post University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, Connecticut

Albertus Magnus College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking. This small school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 7 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Albertus Magnus

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Naugatuck Valley Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. Naugatuck Valley Community College is located in Waterbury, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Naugatuck Valley Community College

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Gateway Community College
New Haven, Connecticut

Gateway Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking. Gateway Community College is a medium-sized school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 5 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Gateway Community College

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Asnuntuck Community College
Enfield, Connecticut

With a ranking of #18, Asnuntuck Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. This small school is located in Enfield, Connecticut, and it awarded 5 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Asnuntuck Community College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Capital Community College
Hartford, Connecticut

Capital Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. This small school is located in Hartford, Connecticut, and it awarded 4 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

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

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Tunxis Community College
Farmington, Connecticut

Tunxis Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #21. Tunxis Community College is a small public school situated in Farmington, Connecticut. It awarded 3 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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%.

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

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Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, Connecticut

With a ranking of #21, Three Rivers Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut list. Three Rivers Community College is located in Norwich, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Three Rivers Community College

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Middlesex Community College
Middletown, Connecticut

Middlesex Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking. Middletown, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

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

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Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, Connecticut

Housatonic Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #24. Housatonic Community College is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

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

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking. This small school is located in Winsted, Connecticut, and it awarded 0 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Northwestern Connecticut Community College

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Quinebaug Valley Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #24. Danielson, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at QVCC

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