2027 Best Communication & Journalism Associate’s Degree Schools
Communication & Journalism programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 157 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best communication & journalism schools.
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Best Schools for Communication & Journalism in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in communication & journalism, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Communication & Journalism
Leading the list is Santa Rosa Junior College, our #1 school for communication & journalism. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. There were roughly 52 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree.
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West Valley College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. West Valley College is a large public school located in the suburb of Saratoga. About 61 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at West Valley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from West Valley College generally make around $25,378. Students borrow a median of $14,308 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong communication & journalism program will find one at Austin Community College District, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Austin Community College District awarded about 67 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Austin Community College District earn around $26,951 in the first couple years of their career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $8,627 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong communication & journalism program will find one at Suffolk County Community College, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Selden. About 35 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $35,667 in their early career. Suffolk County Community College graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes College Of The Canyons one of the top schools for communication & journalism. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. There were roughly 71 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Canyons in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from College Of The Canyons earn around $51,913 in the first couple years of their career. College Of The Canyons graduates carry a median of $9,776 in student loans.
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Fashion Institute Of Technology landed the #6 spot for communication & journalism this year. Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New York. There were roughly 303 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Fashion Institute Of Technology earn around $21,006 in the first couple years of their career. Fashion Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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De Anza College landed the #7 spot for communication & journalism this year. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. About 114 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at De Anza College in the most recent year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271.
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Weber State University landed the #8 spot for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. About 47% of students finish within six years. Weber State University awarded about 25 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $55,569 early in their careers. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $16,566 in student loans.
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Saddleback College came in at #9 for communication & journalism this year. Saddleback College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. About 170 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Saddleback College in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Saddleback College earn a median of $15,890 early in their careers. Saddleback College graduates carry a median of $5,707 in student loans.
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Orange Coast College earned the #10 position for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. Orange Coast College awarded about 170 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $46,306 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree.
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Santa Barbara City College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. This large public university is located in the city of Santa Barbara. There were roughly 266 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Santa Barbara City College earn a median of $68,184 early in their careers. Santa Barbara City College graduates carry a median of $21,090 in student loans.
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Evergreen Valley College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a large public institution. There were roughly 14 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Evergreen Valley College earn around $82,879 in the first couple years of their career. Evergreen Valley College graduates carry a median of $12,981 in student loans.
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Dunwoody College Of Technology landed the #13 spot for communication & journalism this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Dunwoody College Of Technology graduates 86% of students within six years. About 15 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Dunwoody College Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Dunwoody College Of Technology generally make around $53,751. Typical student debt for the program is $18,973.
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Cerritos College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public institution. Cerritos College awarded about 64 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Cerritos College earn around $29,495 in the first couple years of their career. Cerritos College graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans.
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Moorpark College came in at #15 for communication & journalism this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. About 137 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075.
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Foothill College landed the #16 spot for communication & journalism this year. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. About 61 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $94,152 in their early career. Foothill College graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans.
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Santa Ana College earned the #17 position for communication & journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Ana. There were roughly 57 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Santa Ana College in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete this degree.
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Latter Day Saints Business College placed #18 among the best communication & journalism schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Salt Lake City. Latter Day Saints Business College awarded about 76 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year.
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San Diego Mesa College placed #19 among the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 40 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from San Diego Mesa College earn around $29,852 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,999.
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College Of San Mateo landed the #20 spot for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public university. About 61 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at College Of San Mateo in the most recent year. College Of San Mateo graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans.
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Riverside City College earned the #21 position for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a very large public university. Riverside City College awarded about 91 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Riverside City College earn around $37,102 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,767.
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Sacramento City College placed #22 among the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City College is a very large public university. There were roughly 42 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Sacramento City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $46,522 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,180 to complete this degree.
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Mt San Antonio College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. Mt San Antonio College awarded about 174 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $44,391 in their early career. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans.
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Miracosta College came in at #24 for communication & journalism this year. Set in the suburb of Oceanside, Miracosta College is a large public institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Miracosta College awarded about 65 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year.
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New England Institute Of Technology landed the #25 spot for communication & journalism this year. Located in the suburb of East Greenwich, New England Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. New England Institute Of Technology awarded about 12 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from New England Institute Of Technology generally make around $51,055. Typical student debt for the program is $24,586.
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Rest of the Top 50 Communication & Journalism Schools
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Honorable Mentions
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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 · 157 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.
