Communication & Media Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 53 schools to find the best for communication & media studies students.
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Our analysis ranked University Of Colorado Boulder the best school in the country for a degree in communication & media studies. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 216 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent data year. Communication & Media Studies graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $39,738 early in their careers. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans.
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University Of Utah is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communication & media studies, ranking #2. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 271 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & media studies degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $43,801. University Of Utah graduates carry a median of $18,017 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong communication & media studies program will find one at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. There were roughly 80 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & media studies degree from Brigham Young University Provo earn around $46,747 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,530.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Denver one of the top schools for communication & media studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Denver. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. University Of Denver awarded about 177 communication & media studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & media studies degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $50,009. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communication & media studies, ranking #5. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. About 131 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & media studies degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $38,731 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,647 to complete this degree.
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Weber State University landed the #6 spot for communication & media studies this year. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. About 134 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & media studies degree from Weber State University earn around $55,569 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,566 to complete this degree.
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Utah State University landed the #7 spot for communication & media studies this year. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 71 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Utah State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & media studies degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $37,574. Typical student debt for the program is $14,750.
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Boise State University came in at #8 for communication & media studies this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Boise State University awarded about 233 communication & media studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & media studies program make about $37,954 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,095.
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University Of Northern Colorado placed #9 among the best communication & media studies schools. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public university. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Colorado in the most recent data year. Communication & Media Studies graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $34,892 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,939 to complete this degree.
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Southern Utah University placed #10 among the best communication & media studies schools. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. Southern Utah University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 103 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Utah University in the most recent data year. Communication & Media Studies graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $40,245 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,900.
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Latter Day Saints Business College placed #11 among the best communication & media studies schools. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 49 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Latter Day Saints Business College in the most recent data year.
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Brigham Young University Idaho placed #12 among the best communication & media studies schools. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 141 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & media studies degree from Brigham Young University Idaho earn around $36,941 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,207 to complete this degree.
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University Of Colorado Denver landed the #13 spot for communication & media studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Denver. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 140 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & media studies degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $39,662. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Dixie State College Of Utah earned the #14 position for communication & media studies this year. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. There were roughly 89 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Dixie State College Of Utah in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & media studies degree from Dixie State College Of Utah earn around $32,815 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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University Of Wyoming landed the #15 spot for communication & media studies this year. Set in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 49 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wyoming in the most recent year. Communication & Media Studies graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $28,547 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,900.
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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best communication & media studies schools. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 141 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & media studies degree from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn around $37,002 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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The University Of Montana placed #17 among the best communication & media studies schools. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. The University Of Montana awarded about 37 communication & media studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & media studies degree recipients from The University Of Montana generally make around $34,377. Students borrow a median of $20,328 to complete this degree.
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Salt Lake Community College placed #18 among the best communication & media studies schools. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. About 48 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & media studies degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $42,031. Typical student debt for the program is $12,220.
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University Of Idaho came in at #19 for communication & media studies this year. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. University Of Idaho graduates 57% of students within six years. About 17 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at University Of Idaho in the most recent year. Communication & Media Studies graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of $43,246 early in their careers. University Of Idaho graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans.
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Snow College landed the #20 spot for communication & media studies this year. Snow College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Ephraim. There were roughly 24 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Snow College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & media studies program make about $42,776 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,440.
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Mesa State College landed the #21 spot for communication & media studies this year. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public university. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Mesa State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & media studies degree from Mesa State College earn around $32,899 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,036 to complete this degree.
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Front Range Community College came in at #22 for communication & media studies this year. Set in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public institution. About 11 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Front Range Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & media studies degree from Front Range Community College earn around $40,414 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,384 to complete this degree.
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Colorado State University Pueblo earned the #23 position for communication & media studies this year. Set in the city of Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo is a large public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Pueblo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & media studies degree recipients from Colorado State University Pueblo generally make around $31,769. Typical student debt for the program is $22,824.
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College Of Western Idaho placed #24 among the best communication & media studies schools. This very large public university is located in the rural area of Nampa. About 14 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at College Of Western Idaho in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & media studies degree recipients from College Of Western Idaho generally make around $40,963. Typical student debt for the program is $12,500.
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Western State College Of Colorado ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best communication & media studies schools. Western State College Of Colorado is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Gunnison. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western State College Of Colorado awarded about 15 communication & media studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & media studies degree from Western State College Of Colorado earn around $36,712 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 53 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.
