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2027 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New Mexico

4 Colleges in the United States
194 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$35,277 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for communication & journalism students.

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Best Schools for Communication & Journalism in New Mexico

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

1

University Of New Mexico Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in communication & journalism. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of New Mexico Main Campus awarded about 33 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn around $32,423 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,606. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

2

Students looking for a strong communication & journalism program will find one at Central New Mexico Community College, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. Central New Mexico Community College awarded about 39 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Central New Mexico Community College earn around $34,751 in the first couple years of their career. Central New Mexico Community College graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Central New Mexico Community College

3

A rank of #3 makes New Mexico State University Main Campus one of the top schools for communication & journalism. This large public university is located in the suburb of Las Cruces. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. About 76 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn around $32,825 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,250. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communication & journalism, ranking #4. Set in the town of Portales, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. About 39% of students finish within six years. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus awarded about 46 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus earn a median of $41,109 early in their careers. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,054 in student loans. Get the full communication & journalism details for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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