2027 Best Political Communication Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Political Communication is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best political communication schools.

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• Best Political Communication Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Political Communication in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall political communication education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Political Communication

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George Washington University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

95 Political Communication Degrees Awarded

$73,569 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked George Washington University the best school in the country for a degree in political communication. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. George Washington University awarded about 95 political communication degrees in the most recent data year. Political Communication graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $73,569 early in their careers. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. See the full political communication program report for George Washington University

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American University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

29 Political Communication Degrees Awarded

$56,877 Median Starting Salary

American University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best political communication schools. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. American University awarded about 29 political communication degrees in the most recent data year. Political Communication graduates of American University earn a median of $56,877 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,442 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in political communication from American University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 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.