by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,189 master's degrees in communication & journalism to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The communication & journalism master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality communication & journalism program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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.
The communication & journalism school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for communication & journalism students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat Southern Methodist University if you want to pursue a master's degree in communication & journalism. SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Southern Methodist University
The University of Texas at Austin is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in communication & journalism. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from The University of Texas at Austin
Texas Christian University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in communication & journalism. TCU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Fort Worth.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Texas Christian University
It is hard to beat Texas Tech University if you want to pursue a master's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Texas Tech University
Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Baylor University
University of Oklahoma is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Texas A&M University - College Station
University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tucson.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from University of Arizona
ASU - Skysong is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Arizona State University - Skysong
Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit university located in the large city of Phoenix.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Grand Canyon University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | 601 |
| Texas | 32 | 521 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 43 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 24 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 641 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 245 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 190 |
| Journalism | 108 |
| Publishing | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,489 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,437 |
| English Language & Literature | 697 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 641 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 624 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 449 |
| History | 422 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 295 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 146 |
