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2027 Best Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

33 Colleges in the United States
1,649 Journalism Degrees Awarded
$38,280 Avg Early-Career Salary

Journalism degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for journalism students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Journalism in the Middle Atlantic Region

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 journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Journalism

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University tops our 2027 ranking of the best journalism schools. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Georgetown University awarded about 17 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their journalism degree from Georgetown University earn around $59,912 in the first couple years of their career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Get the full journalism details for Georgetown University

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New York University
New York, NY

Students looking for a strong journalism program will find one at New York University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. New York University awarded about 42 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Journalism graduates of New York University earn a median of $64,516 early in their careers. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Get the full journalism details for New York University

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George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in journalism, ranking #3. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. George Washington University awarded about 45 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Journalism graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $52,015 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in journalism from George Washington University

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University Of Maryland College Park is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in journalism, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 118 journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Journalism graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $46,893 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full journalism program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Students looking for a strong journalism program will find one at Columbia University In The City Of New York, which ranked #5. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 216 journalism degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their journalism degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $54,170 in the first couple years of their career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. More information about a degree in journalism from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College landed the #6 spot for journalism this year. Located in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 13 journalism degrees were awarded at Siena College in the most recent year. Journalism graduates of Siena College earn a median of $44,535 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,656. Get the full journalism details for Siena College

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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #7 for journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 123 journalism degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Journalism graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $32,523 early in their careers. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full journalism program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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American University
Washington, DC

American University earned the #8 position for journalism this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 96 journalism degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Graduates of the journalism program make about $47,180 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full journalism details for American University

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best journalism schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bethlehem. About 88% of students finish within six years. Lehigh University awarded about 24 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Lehigh University generally make around $45,256. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the journalism program at Lehigh University

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The College Of New Jersey came in at #10 for journalism this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ewing. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 16 journalism degrees were awarded at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Graduates of the journalism program make about $42,217 in their early career. The College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $24,429 in student loans. See the full journalism program report for The College Of New Jersey

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Fordham University landed the #11 spot for journalism this year. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. Fordham University graduates 82% of students within six years. Fordham University awarded about 47 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Journalism graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $42,769 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,324 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in journalism from Fordham University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best journalism schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 221 journalism degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $36,499. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the journalism program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University came in at #13 for journalism this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 192 journalism degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Journalism graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $41,307 early in their careers. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the journalism program at Syracuse University

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College placed #14 among the best journalism schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Ithaca. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Ithaca College awarded about 18 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their journalism degree from Ithaca College earn around $34,453 in the first couple years of their career. Ithaca College graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in journalism from Ithaca College

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University placed #15 among the best journalism schools. Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 59 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $37,241. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in journalism from Hofstra University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University placed #16 among the best journalism schools. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 35 journalism degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $60,047. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full journalism program report for Stony Brook University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best journalism schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 24 journalism degrees were awarded at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent year. Graduates of the journalism program make about $22,839 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,717. Read more about the journalism program at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #18 for journalism this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 67 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their journalism degree from Temple University earn around $30,959 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in journalism from Temple University

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Montclair State University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best journalism schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 23 journalism degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the journalism program make about $25,575 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full journalism details for Montclair State University

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Cuny Brooklyn College placed #20 among the best journalism schools. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 11 journalism degrees were awarded at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent year. Journalism graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $23,120 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,290 to complete this degree. Read more about the journalism program at Cuny Brooklyn College

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State University Of New York At New Paltz ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best journalism schools. State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of New Paltz. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 journalism degrees were awarded at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent year. Graduates of the journalism program make about $29,628 in their early career. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in journalism from State University Of New York At New Paltz

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best journalism schools. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. Suny At Albany graduates 61% of students within six years. About 22 journalism degrees were awarded at Suny At Albany in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $28,553. Suny At Albany graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in journalism from Suny At Albany

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Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ

Ocean County College came in at #23 for journalism this year. Ocean County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Toms River. About 18 journalism degrees were awarded at Ocean County College in the most recent year. Students who receive their journalism degree from Ocean County College earn around $41,306 in the first couple years of their career. Ocean County College graduates carry a median of $13,792 in student loans. Read more about the journalism program at Ocean County College

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Rutgers University Newark came in at #24 for journalism this year. Set in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 14 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University Newark in the most recent data year. Journalism graduates of Rutgers University Newark earn a median of $32,523 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the journalism program at Rutgers University Newark

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best journalism schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 16 journalism degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $34,038. Typical student debt for the program is $24,238. Read more about the journalism program at Rowan University

Rest of the Top 33 Journalism Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s journalism ranking:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 33 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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