by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,759 bachelor's degrees in communications to qualified students.
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The communication arts bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality communication arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communications students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communications Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for communications students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of California - Santa Barbara is a good choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications. Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from University of California - Santa Barbara
University of California - Davis is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from University of California - Davis
University of California - San Diego is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in communications. UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from University of California - San Diego
It is hard to beat Pepperdine University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in communications. Located in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Pepperdine University
USD is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Diego.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from University of San Diego
Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Stockton.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from University of the Pacific
Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Central Washington University
Located in the city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from University of Portland
The Master's University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from The Master’s University and Seminary
Located in the large city of Irvine, Concordia University, Irvine is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communications from Concordia University, Irvine
Explore the best communications schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 643 | 1,483 |
| Washington | 521 | 59 |
| Oregon | 343 | 38 |
| Nevada | 201 | 12 |
| Hawaii | 172 | 13 |
One of 3 majors within the Communication & Media Studies area of study, Communications has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 5,748 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 723 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 72 |
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