2026 Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Far Western Region

Communication & Journalism (Other) is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for communication & journalism (other) students.

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• Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Far Western Region

Best Schools for Communication & Journalism (Other) in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall communication & journalism (other) education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Communication & Journalism (Other)

1

Saint Marys College Of California
Moraga, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Communication & Journalism (Other) Degrees Awarded

$59,760 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Saint Marys College Of California the best school in the country for a degree in communication & journalism (other). This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Moraga. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 communication & journalism (other) degrees were awarded at Saint Marys College Of California in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $59,760 in their early career. Saint Marys College Of California graduates carry a median of $25,041 in student loans. Read more about the communication & journalism (other) program at Saint Marys College Of California

2

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

45 Communication & Journalism (Other) Degrees Awarded

$58,879 Median Starting Salary

Gonzaga University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism (other) schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Spokane. Gonzaga University graduates 86% of students within six years. About 45 communication & journalism (other) degrees were awarded at Gonzaga University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Gonzaga University generally make around $58,879. Students borrow a median of $25,188 to complete this degree. See the full communication & journalism (other) program report for Gonzaga University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 12 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.