by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 62 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for speech communication students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,651 bachelor's degrees in speech communication to qualified students.
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The speech communication bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality speech communication program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for speech communication students working on their bachelor's degree.
The speech communication school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Speech Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for speech communication students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is hard to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in speech communication. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from University of Maryland - College Park
Villanova University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in speech communication. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from Villanova University
University of Delaware is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in speech communication. UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from University of Delaware
Syracuse University is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in speech communication. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from Syracuse University
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from Fordham University
Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from University at Buffalo
Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Montclair.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from Montclair State University
Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from The Graduate Center, CUNY
Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in speech communication from Rowan University
Here are some additional great schools for Speech Communication students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best Speech Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD |
| 12 | University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD |
| 13 | Pace University - New York | New York, NY |
| 14 | University at Albany | Albany, NY |
| 15 | St Lawrence University | Canton, NY |
Explore the best speech communication schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 1,779 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 906 |
| Maryland | 370 | 740 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 1,035 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 21 |
| Delaware | 224 | 170 |
One of 3 majors within the Communication & Media Studies area of study, Speech Communication has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 1,664 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 1,638 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 551 |
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