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2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona

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Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona

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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 “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona” ranking looked at 23 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and media studies. To top this list, a school must have a successful communication and media studies program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona”.

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Out of the 23 schools in the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #1 spot on the list. ASU - Skysong is a large school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 712 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

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 full report on Communication & Media Studies at Arizona State University - Skysong

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona. Arizona State University - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 483 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Communication & Media Studies Report

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Grand Canyon University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 345 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Grand Canyon University

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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Out of the 23 schools in the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 308 ’s communications degrees 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 University of Phoenix - Arizona. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona list. 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.

Full University of Phoenix - Arizona Communication & Media Studies Report

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 95 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% 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 Northern Arizona University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized school located in Avondale, Arizona that handed out 13 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Estrella Mountain Community College Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #8, Glendale Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona list. This fairly large school is located in Glendale, Arizona, and it awarded 12 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

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

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With a ranking of #9, Ottawa University - Surprise did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona list. This small school is located in Surprise, Arizona, and it awarded 9 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Ottawa University - Surprise

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Paradise Valley Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking. Paradise Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 8 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

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

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Arizona Western College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking. AWC is a medium-sized public school situated in Yuma, Arizona. It awarded 7 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at AWC

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Mesa Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking, coming in at #12. Mesa Community College is located in Mesa, Arizona and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Full Mesa Community College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Full Scottsdale Community College Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #13, Ottawa University - Phoenix did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 3 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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Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, Arizona

Eastern Arizona College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona list. Thatcher, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Eastern Arizona College

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Arizona Christian University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking, coming in at #15. Arizona Christian University is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Arizona Christian University

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GateWay Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Full GateWay Community College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking, coming in at #15. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Phoenix College

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Cochise County Community College District did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking, coming in at #19. This small school is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and it awarded 1 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Cochise College Communication & Media Studies Report

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South Mountain Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking. This small school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 1 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full South Mountain Community College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona

Central Arizona College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona list. This small school is located in Coolidge, Arizona, and it awarded 8 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Pinal County Community College

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona list. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large school located in Chandler, Arizona that handed out 0 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona

Rio Salado College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Arizona ranking, coming in at #21. Rio Salado College is a fairly large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 0 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Rio Salado College

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