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2027 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Arkansas

11 Colleges in the United States
1,053 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$33,628 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communication & Journalism is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their communication & journalism programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Communication & Journalism in Arkansas

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 Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Our analysis ranked University Of Arkansas the best school in the country for a degree in communication & journalism. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 429 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from University Of Arkansas generally make around $39,261. Typical student debt for the program is $21,418. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University Of Arkansas

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Arkansas State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communication & journalism, ranking #2. Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Jonesboro. Arkansas State University Main Campus graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 249 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $40,751 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,012 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for Arkansas State University Main Campus

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Ouachita Baptist University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Arkadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 30 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Ouachita Baptist University in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Ouachita Baptist University earn a median of $34,574 early in their careers. Ouachita Baptist University graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Ouachita Baptist University

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Arkansas Tech University awarded about 56 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $31,923 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,558 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Arkansas Tech University

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Students looking for a strong communication & journalism program will find one at Harding University, which ranked #5. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. Harding University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 33 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Harding University in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $33,577 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,854. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Harding University

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University Of The Ozarks
Clarksville, AR

University Of The Ozarks earned the #6 position for communication & journalism this year. Set in the town of Clarksville, University Of The Ozarks is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of The Ozarks in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of University Of The Ozarks earn a median of $31,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,130 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of The Ozarks

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Southeast Arkansas College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Southeast Arkansas College is a small public school located in the town of Pine Bluff. About 121 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Southeast Arkansas College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Southeast Arkansas College generally make around $30,715. Typical student debt for the program is $12,008. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Southeast Arkansas College

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University Of Central Arkansas ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. University Of Central Arkansas awarded about 40 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from University Of Central Arkansas earn around $33,905 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,136. Read more about the communication & journalism program at University Of Central Arkansas

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University Of Arkansas At Little Rock placed #9 among the best communication & journalism schools. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public school located in the city of Little Rock. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. About 47 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas At Little Rock in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earn a median of $33,417 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,717 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

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Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR

Pulaski Technical College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Pulaski Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of North Little Rock. Pulaski Technical College awarded about 25 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Pulaski Technical College earn a median of $32,554 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,043. Get the full communication & journalism details for Pulaski Technical College

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University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the town of Pine Bluff, University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff is a mid-sized public university. About 40% of students finish within six years. University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff awarded about 11 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff earn a median of $27,259 early in their careers. University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff graduates carry a median of $28,807 in student loans. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

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