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2027 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Michigan

22 Colleges in the United States
2,478 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$38,670 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communication & Journalism 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools to find the best for communication & journalism students.

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Best Schools for Communication & Journalism in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the communication & journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Communication & Journalism

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor tops our 2027 ranking of the best communication & journalism schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 220 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $50,556 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $20,376 in student loans. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. About 1,120 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Michigan State University earn around $44,222 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,430. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Michigan State University

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A rank of #3 makes Northwood University Michigan one of the top schools for communication & journalism. Set in the city of Midland, Northwood University Michigan is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 14 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Northwood University Michigan in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Northwood University Michigan earn a median of $50,791 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,250. See the full communication & journalism program report for Northwood University Michigan

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism, landing the #4 spot this year. Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland. Hope College graduates 80% of students within six years. About 46 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Hope College in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $38,956 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Hope College

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communication & journalism, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 101 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Oakland University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $38,150. Typical student debt for the program is $25,172. Get the full communication & journalism details for Oakland University

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Grand Valley State University came in at #6 for communication & journalism this year. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Grand Valley State University awarded about 214 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $38,293. Grand Valley State University graduates carry a median of $26,368 in student loans. See the full communication & journalism program report for Grand Valley State University

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Western Michigan University landed the #7 spot for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 86 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Western Michigan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $36,672. Students borrow a median of $26,883 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Western Michigan University

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University came in at #8 for communication & journalism this year. This large public university is located in the town of Big Rapids. Ferris State University graduates 56% of students within six years. About 19 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Ferris State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Ferris State University earn around $38,375 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,580. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Ferris State University

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 21 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Calvin College in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $30,071 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full communication & journalism program report for Calvin College

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Albion College
Albion, MI

Albion College earned the #10 position for communication & journalism this year. Set in the town of Albion, Albion College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Albion College in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Albion College earn a median of $39,209 early in their careers. Albion College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Albion College

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University Of Michigan Flint ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Flint in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from University Of Michigan Flint generally make around $35,982. Typical student debt for the program is $30,250. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University Of Michigan Flint

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University placed #12 among the best communication & journalism schools. This large public university is located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 105 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Central Michigan University earn around $36,882 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Central Michigan University

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Siena Heights University placed #13 among the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Siena Heights University graduates 39% of students within six years. About 13 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Siena Heights University in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Siena Heights University earn a median of $39,677 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,900. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Siena Heights University

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University Of Michigan Dearborn ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Michigan Dearborn graduates 58% of students within six years. About 51 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Dearborn in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn generally make around $31,735. Typical student debt for the program is $27,200. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of Michigan Dearborn

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College landed the #15 spot for communication & journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. Oakland Community College awarded about 49 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Oakland Community College earn around $43,205 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for Oakland Community College

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Wayne State University landed the #16 spot for communication & journalism this year. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 99 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Wayne State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $37,810 in their early career. Wayne State University graduates carry a median of $28,114 in student loans. Get the full communication & journalism details for Wayne State University

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Cornerstone University in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $30,615 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Cornerstone University

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Eastern Michigan University earned the #18 position for communication & journalism this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Eastern Michigan University graduates 46% of students within six years. Eastern Michigan University awarded about 115 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $37,642 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,704. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Eastern Michigan University

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Rochester College
Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester College earned the #19 position for communication & journalism this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Rochester College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 43% of students finish within six years. About 16 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Rochester College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Rochester College earn around $36,051 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,166. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Rochester College

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University came in at #20 for communication & journalism this year. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University generally make around $36,348. Saginaw Valley State University graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. See the full communication & journalism program report for Saginaw Valley State University

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Washtenaw Community College landed the #21 spot for communication & journalism this year. Set in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public institution. About 13 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Washtenaw Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Washtenaw Community College earn around $45,332 in the first couple years of their career. Washtenaw Community College graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. See the full communication & journalism program report for Washtenaw Community College

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Northern Michigan University earned the #22 position for communication & journalism this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Marquette. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $34,174. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for Northern Michigan University

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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 · 22 schools evaluated.

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