2025 Best Communications Schools
137
Colleges in the United States
12,166
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
communications, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #67 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 137 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Communications Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12,166 degrees in communications annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Communications School
Your choice of communications school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for communications schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Communications Degree Level
The communication arts 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 Communications Schools.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for Communications in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the communication arts degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Communication Arts
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
97
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in communications has to take a look at Cornell University. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.
There were about 97 communications students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
289
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in communications. UIUC is a very large public university located in the small city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 289 communications students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
592
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
University of California - Santa Barbara is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in communications. UCSB is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #47 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.
There were about 592 communications students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
517
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in communications has to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were about 517 communications students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
293
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
UC Davis is a very large public university located in the suburb of Davis. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.
There were roughly 293 communications students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
314
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were about 314 communications students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
286
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.
There were roughly 286 communications students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
153
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Marist is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. This college ranks 19th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 153 communications students who graduated with this degree at Marist in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
113
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Fordham U is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Bronx. A Best Colleges rank of #67 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Fordham U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 113 communications students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
144
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 144 communications students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IN
151
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.
There were approximately 151 communications students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
192
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 192 communications students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TX
168
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 168 communications students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
322
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.More information about a degree in communications from University of Utah
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
163
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were approximately 163 communications students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MN
52
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 52 communications students who graduated with this degree at St. Cloud State University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WI
100
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were roughly 100 communications students who graduated with this degree at UW - Whitewater in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In WI
42
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Milwaukee. This university ranks 3rd out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were about 42 communications students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
35
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 35 communications students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
80
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
TCNJ is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Ewing. This college ranks 6th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 80 communications students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In CA
Pepperdine is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Malibu. A Best Colleges rank of #63 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pepperdine is a great university overall.
There were about 12 communications students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
121
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Towson is a large public university located in the city of Towson. This university ranks 5th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were about 121 communications students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
176
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. This university ranks 11th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 176 communications students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CA
74
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of San Diego, USD is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 35th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 74 communications students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In WI
43
Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
UW - Eau Claire is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Eau Claire. This university ranks 13th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were roughly 43 communications students who graduated with this degree at UW - Eau Claire in the most recent year we have data available.
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