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2024 Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

8 Colleges in Michigan
231 Master's Degrees
$40,301 Avg Early-Career Salary
Communication & Journalism is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #15 out of the 37 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 8 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of communication & journalism. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 231 master's degrees in communication & journalism during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Communication & Journalism School for Your Master's Degree

Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Michigan Your choice of communication & journalism for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for communication & journalism students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Communication & Journalism in Michigan

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for communication & journalism students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Michigan Schools for a Master's in Communication & Journalism

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Michigan State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Michigan State University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

Grand Valley State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in communication & journalism. GVSU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Allendale.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Grand Valley State University

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Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

It is difficult to beat Calvin University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in communication & journalism. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Calvin University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Western Michigan University if you want to pursue a master's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Western Michigan University

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Oakland is a large public university located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Oakland University

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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
17 Annual Graduates

Located in the small suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Spring Arbor University

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Detroit.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Wayne State University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Eastern Michigan is a large public university located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Eastern Michigan University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
17 Annual Graduates

Central Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Central Michigan University

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 34 705
Indiana 33 321
Ohio 32 158
Wisconsin 31 57

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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 123
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 77
Public Relations & Advertising 23
Journalism 8

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations 399
Social Sciences 312
English Language & Literature 131
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 80
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 68
History 40
Philosophy & Religious Studies 31
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 14
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 7

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