General Publishing 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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general publishing students pursuing a degree.
The general publishing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Publishing rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Publishing Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2027 ranking of the best general publishing schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 20 general publishing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general publishing program make about $56,395 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes New York University one of the top schools for general publishing. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 general publishing degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. General Publishing graduates of New York University earn a median of $48,633 early in their careers. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong general publishing program will find one at George Washington University, which ranked #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 49 general publishing degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general publishing degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $58,819. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans.
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Brigham Young University Provo is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general publishing, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Provo. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 47 general publishing degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. General Publishing graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $54,507 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong general publishing program will find one at Missouri State University Springfield, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 22 general publishing students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general publishing program make about $46,503 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,408.
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Cuny City College placed #6 among the best general publishing schools. This large public university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Cuny City College awarded about 21 general publishing degrees in the most recent data year. General Publishing graduates of Cuny City College earn a median of $53,154 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,389.
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Emerson College earned the #7 position for general publishing this year. Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Emerson College graduates 77% of students within six years. Emerson College awarded about 33 general publishing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general publishing program make about $44,046 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,813 to complete this degree.
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Susquehanna University landed the #8 spot for general publishing this year. Set in the town of Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Susquehanna University graduates 82% of students within six years. Susquehanna University awarded about 11 general publishing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general publishing program make about $17,585 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Pace University New York ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best general publishing schools. Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 45 general publishing degrees were awarded at Pace University New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general publishing degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $41,812. Typical student debt for the program is $25,656.
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Portland State University came in at #10 for general publishing this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 general publishing degrees were awarded at Portland State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general publishing degree from Portland State University earn around $23,449 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,475.
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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 · 10 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).
