by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,887 master's degrees in communication & journalism to qualified students.
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Your choice of communication & journalism for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. 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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication & journalism students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in New York list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in communication & journalism.
It is difficult to beat Syracuse University if you want to pursue a master's degree in communication & journalism. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Syracuse University
New York University is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from New York University
Ithaca College is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in communication & journalism. Ithaca is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small suburb of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Ithaca College
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in communication & journalism has to look into The New School. New School University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from The New School
RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Rochester Institute of Technology
Located in the city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Pace University - New York
Located in the midsize city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from University at Albany
Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Marist College
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Fordham University
Located in the town of Saint Bonaventure, St. Bonaventure is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from St. Bonaventure University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 296 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 99 |
| Maryland | 32 | 244 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 458 |
| Delaware | 24 | 6 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 688 |
| Journalism | 440 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 326 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 175 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 161 |
| Publishing | 97 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,442 |
| English Language & Literature | 767 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 364 |
| History | 329 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 309 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 279 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 257 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 249 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 101 |
