Communication & Journalism (Other) degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their communication & journalism (other) programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism (other) students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Communication & Journalism (Other) School
Where you study communication & journalism (other) matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Communication & Journalism (Other) rankings. For our Best Overall Communication & Journalism (Other) School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Communication & Journalism (Other) Rankings by Degree Level
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Best Schools for Communication & Journalism (Other) in the United States
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 & journalism (other) degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is James Madison University, our #1 school for communication & journalism (other). Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. About 182 communication & journalism (other) degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $52,997 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete this degree.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism (other), landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 40 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $43,969 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $20,474 in student loans.
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Ohio State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism (other), landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 18 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $41,040 in their early career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes New York University one of the top schools for communication & journalism (other). New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 99 communication & journalism (other) degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $63,849 in their early career. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong communication & journalism (other) program will find one at High Point University, which ranked #5. High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of High Point. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 148 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at High Point University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $113,352 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earned the #6 position for communication & journalism (other) this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Shippensburg. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 29 communication & journalism (other) degrees were awarded at Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $46,912 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,307 to complete this degree.
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Gonzaga University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism (other) schools. Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at Gonzaga University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $58,879 in their early career. Gonzaga University graduates carry a median of $25,188 in student loans.
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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #8 for communication & journalism (other) this year. This large public university is located in the city of Omaha. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $39,400 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,576.
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Mt San Antonio College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism (other) schools. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. About 18 communication & journalism (other) degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans.
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Berry College landed the #10 spot for communication & journalism (other) this year. Set in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Berry College graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at Berry College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Berry College generally make around $36,931. Typical student debt for the program is $22,965.
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Kent State University At Kent placed #11 among the best communication & journalism (other) schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kent. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $44,776 in their early career. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans.
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Fordham University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism (other) schools. 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 24 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $50,367 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,643.
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Tennessee Technological University placed #13 among the best communication & journalism (other) schools. Tennessee Technological University is a large public school located in the town of Cookeville. About 58% of students finish within six years. Tennessee Technological University awarded about 13 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism (other) degree from Tennessee Technological University earn around $28,828 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,362.
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Howard University landed the #14 spot for communication & journalism (other) this year. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 70% of students finish within six years. Howard University awarded about 169 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $25,878 in their early career. Howard University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania State University World Campus placed #15 among the best communication & journalism (other) schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. About 34% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $39,582 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree.
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Western Illinois University placed #16 among the best communication & journalism (other) schools. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Western Illinois University awarded about 16 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism (other) degree from Western Illinois University earn around $47,926 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,639.
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Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg landed the #17 spot for communication & journalism (other) this year. Located in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a very large public university. There were roughly 23 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism (other) degree from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg earn around $41,282 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree.
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University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #18 for communication & journalism (other) this year. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Michigan Dearborn graduates 58% of students within six years. University Of Michigan Dearborn awarded about 12 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $62,536 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,516.
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Norfolk State University placed #19 among the best communication & journalism (other) schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Norfolk. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. About 64 communication & journalism (other) degrees were awarded at Norfolk State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $54,971 in their early career.
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Harford Community College landed the #20 spot for communication & journalism (other) this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Bel Air. Harford Community College awarded about 11 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $50,636 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,624.
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Ivy Tech Community College earned the #21 position for communication & journalism (other) this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 17 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $40,734. Ivy Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans.
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Bowie State University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism (other) schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Bowie. Bowie State University graduates 38% of students within six years. Bowie State University awarded about 17 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Bowie State University generally make around $52,873. Students borrow a median of $28,474 to complete this degree.
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Benedictine College came in at #23 for communication & journalism (other) this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Atchison. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Benedictine College awarded about 10 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Benedictine College generally make around $30,238. Benedictine College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Middle Georgia State University placed #24 among the best communication & journalism (other) schools. Set in the city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a large public institution. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. Middle Georgia State University awarded about 14 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism (other) degree from Middle Georgia State University earn around $28,024 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,964.
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Miles College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism (other) schools. Miles College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 16%. About 13 communication & journalism (other) degrees were awarded at Miles College in the most recent year. Miles College graduates carry a median of $35,881 in student loans.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 25 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).
