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2021 Best Communication & Journalism Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Pennsylvania

28 Colleges
3,863 Bachelor's Degrees
$29,178 Avg Cost*

Finding the Best Communication & Journalism Schools for Non-Traditional Students

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in PennsylvaniaIn <nil>, communication & journalism students earned 3,863 bachelor's degrees from a Pennsylvania school, making the subject the 9th in the state. This means that of the 89,939 bachelor's that were awarded in the country, 4.3% were from a college or university in the state.

This year's Best Communication & Journalism Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Pennsylvania ranking analyzed 28 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality communication & journalism programs as well as strong support for students classified as non-traditional.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as affordability, and overall quality of the communication & journalism program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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2021 Best Communication & Journalism Schools for Non-Traditional Students in Pennsylvania

The colleges and universities below are the best for non-traditional students studying communication & journalism.

Top 10 Best Communication & Journalism Schools for Non-Traditional Students

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Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus has taken the #1 spot in this year's communication & journalism ranking for non-traditional students. Penn State University Park is a very large public school located in the small city of University Park. As a testament to the quality of education offered at Penn State University Park, the school also landed the #1 rank in our Best Colleges for Communication & Journalism in Pennsylvania ranking.

About 0.0% of Penn State University Park students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. All students are part time.

Full Communication & Journalism at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus Report

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Our rankings recognize Temple University as the #2 school in this year's rankings. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Temple not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #3 on our Best Colleges for Communication & Journalism in Pennsylvania list.

The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.3%. Approximately 20,264 students take at least one class online at Temple. About 4,634 of the students at Temple are attending part time.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University landed the #3 spot in our 2021 best communication & journalism schools for non-traditional students. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Duquesne not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #5 on our Best Colleges for Communication & Journalism in Pennsylvania list.

The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.2%. Approximately 2,731 students take at least one class online at Duquesne. There are roughly 365 part time students in attendance at Duquesne.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

The #4 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Villanova University. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. Villanova not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #4 on our Best Colleges for Communication & Journalism in Pennsylvania list.

About 0.3% of Villanova students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. 1,551 of Villanova students are exclusively distance learners. About 2,678 of the students at Villanova are attending part time.

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Our rankings recognize Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania as the #5 school in this year's rankings. Bloomsburg is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Bloomsburg.

The student loan default rate at Bloomsburg is lower than is typical, just 2.5% of students default in three years. There are approximately 3,407 students at Bloomsburg that take at least one class online. About 1,056 of the students at Bloomsburg are attending part time.

Full Communication & Journalism at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Report

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earned the #6 spot in our 2021 rankings. Ship is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.

The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.9%. 390 students at Ship are exclusively online. About 1,063 of the students at Ship are attending part time.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

The #7 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Saint Joseph's University. Located in the city of Philadelphia, St. Joe's is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. St. Joe's not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #8 on our Best Colleges for Communication & Journalism in Pennsylvania list.

The student loan default rate at St. Joe’s is lower than is typical, just 1.2% of students default in three years. 2,032 of St. Joe’s students are exclusively distance learners. 2,163 of St. Joe’s students are attending part time.

Full Communication & Journalism at Saint Joseph’s University Report

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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University earned the #8 spot in our 2021 rankings. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.8%. There are approximately 974 students at Point Park that take at least one class online. About 1,015 of the students at Point Park are attending part time.

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The #9 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The school has a low student loan default rate of 2.6%. There are approximately 3,692 students at IUP that take at least one class online. About 2,127 of the students at IUP are attending part time.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

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The #10 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Located in the town of Edinboro, Edinboro is a public school with a small student population.

The school has a low student loan default rate of 0.0%. Approximately 1,171 students take at least one class online at Edinboro. There are roughly 930 part time students in attendance at Edinboro.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Best for Non-Traditional Students Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 7,126
New Jersey 2,064
Maryland 1,582
Delaware 253
District of Columbia 553

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