2026 Communications Technologies Rankings

Best Colleges for Communications Technologies

Data-driven rankings of 392 colleges excelling in Communications Technologies programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Communications Technologies.
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Top Colleges for Communications Technologies

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#1

Dallas, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
93.4 / 100
93.4
Field Productivity
36.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
3 programs
80%
Retention
100%
98%

MediaTech Institute-Dallas is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 200 students.

Field productivity stands at 36% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Tulsa, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.1 / 100
92.1
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
92%
Program Depth
4 programs
92%
Retention
80%
79%

Tulsa Technology Center is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 4,031 students.

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Savannah, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
93%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
87%
90%

Savannah College of Art and Design is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,575 students with in-state tuition of $40,095.

Field productivity stands at 4% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Big Rapids, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.5 / 100
81.5
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
77%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
73%
58%

Ferris State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,918 students with in-state tuition of $14,140.

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

San Juan, PR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
19.2% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
92%
96%

Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 495 students with in-state tuition of $9,000.

Field productivity stands at 19% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Bangor, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
4 programs
92%
Retention
76%
67%

Husson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,133 students with in-state tuition of $21,204.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
84%
86%

Belmont University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 8,862 students with in-state tuition of $39,400.

Field productivity stands at 1% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
27.1% productivity
99%
Program Depth
3 programs
80%
Retention
100%
98%

MediaTech Institute-Houston is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 96 students.

Field productivity stands at 27% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Sarasota, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80 / 100
80
Field Productivity
7.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
84%
86%

Ringling College of Art and Design is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,722 students with in-state tuition of $50,500.

Field productivity stands at 7% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Pasadena, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.9 / 100
77.9
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
90%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
83%

Art Center College of Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,382 students with in-state tuition of $50,606.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Winter Park, FL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
80%
Retention
64%
30%

Full Sail University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,421 students with in-state tuition of $26,417.

Field productivity stands at 4% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Valencia, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
92%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
86%
89%

California Institute of the Arts scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,353 students with in-state tuition of $56,074.

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
58%
Program Depth
3 programs
80%
Retention
87%
90%

DePaul University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,348 students with in-state tuition of $43,379.

Field productivity stands at 0% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
85%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
85%
88%

Maryland Institute College of Art scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,861 students with in-state tuition of $53,160.

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

New York, NY

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
88%
91%

School of Visual Arts scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 4,016 students with in-state tuition of $49,140.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Dallas, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
76%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
93%

Southern Methodist University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,842 students with in-state tuition of $57,212.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
91%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
64%
30%

Columbia College Chicago scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 6,529 students with in-state tuition of $30,734.

Field productivity stands at 4% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
82%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
89%
92%

Pratt Institute-Main scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 5,232 students with in-state tuition of $57,659.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Austin, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
36.6% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
75%
63%

The Recording Conservatory of Austin scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 82 students.

Field productivity stands at 37% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Wausau, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
68%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
74%
61%

Northcentral Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,838 students with in-state tuition of $3,509.

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Glassboro, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
72%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
83%

Rowan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,660 students with in-state tuition of $11,250.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
64%
Program Depth
3 programs
80%
Retention
77%
69%

Webster University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 80th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,606 students with in-state tuition of $30,530.

Field productivity stands at 0% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Laguna Beach, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
90%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
83%
84%

Laguna College of Art and Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 807 students with in-state tuition of $35,650.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Hollywood, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
7.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
71%
51%

Musicians Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 812 students with in-state tuition of $26,424.

Field productivity stands at 7% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Field Productivity
5.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
73%
58%

Columbus College of Art & Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 918 students with in-state tuition of $39,150.

Field productivity stands at 6% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
86%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
81%
81%

University of the Arts scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,207 students with in-state tuition of $54,010.

Field productivity stands at 2% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
88%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
83%

Minneapolis College of Art and Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 824 students with in-state tuition of $43,374.

Field productivity stands at 3% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Detroit, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.7 / 100
69.7
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
92%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
76%
67%

College for Creative Studies scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,459 students with in-state tuition of $49,950.

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
88%
91%

Clark University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,124 students with in-state tuition of $54,760.

Field productivity stands at 1% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Davie, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
73%
58%

William T McFatter Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 850 students.

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Green Bay, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.7 / 100
68.7
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
61%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
77%
69%

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 82th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,815 students with in-state tuition of $4,386.

Field productivity stands at 0% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.3 / 100
68.3
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
91%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
86%
89%

Cleveland Institute of Art scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 566 students with in-state tuition of $44,680.

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Orange, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.2 / 100
68.2
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
62%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
93%

Chapman University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,961 students with in-state tuition of $62,400.

Field productivity stands at 0% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Sioux Falls, SD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.1 / 100
68.1
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
76%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
71%
51%

Southeast Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,478 students with in-state tuition of $3,720.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Bradenton, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.6 / 100
67.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
73%
58%

Manatee Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,117 students.

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.5 / 100
67.5
Field Productivity
0.2% productivity
42%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
88%
91%

Loyola Marymount University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 10,256 students with in-state tuition of $57,602.

Field productivity stands at 0% (42nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67 / 100
67
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
52%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
95%
96%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 22,485 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 0% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Sioux City, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.9 / 100
66.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
70%
Program Depth
4 programs
92%
Retention
64%
30%

Western Iowa Tech Community College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,071 students with in-state tuition of $4,152.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.9 / 100
66.9
Field Productivity
0.2% productivity
38%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
88%
91%

Rochester Institute of Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 16,863 students with in-state tuition of $55,784.

Field productivity stands at 0% (38th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.8 / 100
66.8
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
83%

Southern California Institute of Architecture scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 457 students with in-state tuition of $51,964.

Field productivity stands at 4% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Menomonie, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.8 / 100
66.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
66%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
74%
61%

University of Wisconsin-Stout scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67.

The college enrolls 6,951 students with in-state tuition of $7,330.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Bayamon, PR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
15.3% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
48%
4%

Colegio de Cinematograf�a Artes y Television scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 551 students with in-state tuition of $6,195.

Field productivity stands at 15% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Burbank, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
80%
79%

Woodbury University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 898 students with in-state tuition of $43,392.

Field productivity stands at 3% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Muskogee, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
85%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
66%
35%

Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,535 students.

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Field Productivity
15.6% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
100%
98%

Sessions College for Professional Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 154 students with in-state tuition of $12,240.

Field productivity stands at 16% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Pleasant Hill, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
53%
Program Depth
3 programs
80%
Retention
78%
75%

Diablo Valley College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,424 students with in-state tuition of $1,288.

Field productivity stands at 0% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Redmond, WA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
94%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
73%
58%

DigiPen Institute of Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,100 students with in-state tuition of $37,200.

Field productivity stands at 6% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Kansas City, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
90%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
75%
63%

Kansas City Art Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 789 students with in-state tuition of $42,000.

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Moorhead, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
2 programs
56%
Retention
72%
56%

Minnesota State University Moorhead scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65.

The college enrolls 4,410 students with in-state tuition of $8,838.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
57%
11%

California College of the Arts scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,333 students with in-state tuition of $57,096.

Field productivity stands at 4% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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