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2024 Best Communications Schools in Massachusetts

6 Colleges in Massachusetts
806 Communication Arts Degrees Awarded
Ranked #67 in popularity, communications is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Communications Schools in Massachusetts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 806 degrees in communications during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Communications School

Best Communications Schools in Massachusetts Your choice of communications school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Communications School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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

Bachelor's Degrees in Communication Arts
Master's Degrees in Communication Arts
Doctor's Degrees in Communication Arts

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communications Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Communications in Massachusetts

The schools below may not offer all types of communication arts degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Massachusetts Schools in Communication Arts

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
314 Communication Arts Degrees Awarded

University of Massachusetts Amherst is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in communications. UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were roughly 314 communications students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in communications from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
192 Communication Arts Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in communications has to look into Boston University. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 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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Clark University
Worcester, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA
35 Communication Arts Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Clark University if you want to pursue a degree in communications. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Clark is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #390 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clark is a great university overall.

There were about 35 communications students who graduated with this degree at Clark in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in communications from Clark University

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Every student who is interested in communications needs to check out Simmons University. Located in the large city of Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #90 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Simmons is a great university overall.More information about a degree in communications from Simmons University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA
65 Communication Arts Degrees Awarded

Lasell University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in communications. Located in the city of Newton, Lasell is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 31st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 65 communications students who graduated with this degree at Lasell in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
98 Communication Arts Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 98 communications students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In MA
66.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 44th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 9 communications students who graduated with this degree at Fitchburg State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in communications from Fitchburg State University

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 25th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.More information about a degree in communications from Endicott College

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Regis College
Weston, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MA

Located in the large suburb of Weston, Regis College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 2 communications students who graduated with this degree at Regis College in the most recent data year.

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Best Communications Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Communications Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Connecticut538153
Rhode Island43651
Maine39644
New Hampshire39519
Vermont35210

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Communications is one of 3 different types of Communication & Media Studies programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Communication Arts

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Speech Communication806
Other Communication & Media Studies147
Communication & Media Studies105

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