2026 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Maine

Communication & Media Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best communication & media studies schools.

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• Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Maine

Best Schools for Communication & Media Studies in Maine

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the communication & media studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Communication & Media Studies

1

University Of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

39 Communication & Media Studies Degrees Awarded

$35,920 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Southern Maine this year for communication & media studies. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. University Of Southern Maine graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & media studies program make about $35,920 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,623 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication & media studies program at University Of Southern Maine

2

University Of Maine
Orono, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

44 Communication & Media Studies Degrees Awarded

$37,192 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong communication & media studies program will find one at University Of Maine, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the suburb of Orono. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & media studies degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $37,192. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $26,057 in student loans. Read more about the communication & media studies program at University Of Maine

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.