2026 Communications & Media Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Communications & Media

Rankings 51-100 of 1,274 colleges for Communications & Media

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

Showing 51-100 of 1,274 ranked schools

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#51

Fairfield, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
90%
91%

Fairfield University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,289 students with in-state tuition of $55,510.

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#52

New Paltz, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
87%
86%

State University of New York at New Paltz is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,420 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

Miami, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
83%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
92%
93%

Florida International University 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 53,953 students with in-state tuition of $4,721.

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

Saint Bonaventure, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
81%
70%

St Bonaventure University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,603 students with in-state tuition of $38,950.

Field productivity stands at 3% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#55

Columbia, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
91%
92%

University of Missouri-Columbia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,013 students with in-state tuition of $13,008.

Field productivity stands at 2% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.7 / 100
85.7
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
86%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
84%
78%

Loyola University Chicago is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 17,397 students with in-state tuition of $50,270.

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

#57

Boone, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.3 / 100
85.3
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
85%
82%

Appalachian State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 21,253 students with in-state tuition of $4,242.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
99%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
83%
75%

Ithaca College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,828 students with in-state tuition of $50,070.

Field productivity stands at 6% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Doral, FL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
500.0% productivity
100%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
75%
48%

Miami Media School is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 37 students.

Field productivity stands at 500% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

Muncie, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.7 / 100
84.7
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
77%
56%

Ball State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,440 students with in-state tuition of $8,688.

Field productivity stands at 2% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Towson, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
92%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
83%
75%

Towson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,527 students with in-state tuition of $7,382.

Field productivity stands at 2% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
84%
78%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,986 students with in-state tuition of $8,010.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Long Beach, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
85%
82%

California State University-Long Beach is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,278 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

Bloomington, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
91%
92%

Indiana University-Bloomington is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,312.

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

#65

San Marcos, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
78%
61%

Texas State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,722 students with in-state tuition of $8,606.

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

College Park, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
71%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
96%
97%

University of Maryland-College Park is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 40,813 students with in-state tuition of $9,889.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Selinsgrove, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
98%
Program Depth
11 programs
99%
Retention
73%
40%

Susquehanna University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,247 students with in-state tuition of $56,600.

Field productivity stands at 3% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Lexington, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84 / 100
84
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
87%
86%

University of Kentucky is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 32,703 students with in-state tuition of $11,849.

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

#69

Des Moines, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
98%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
84%
78%

Drake University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,504 students with in-state tuition of $49,466.

Field productivity stands at 3% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Storrs, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
91%
92%

University of Connecticut is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 27,364 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#71

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.8 / 100
83.8
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
11 programs
99%
Retention
87%
86%

DePaul University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

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

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Waco, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.7 / 100
83.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
91%
92%

Baylor University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 20,824 students with in-state tuition of $54,844.

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

#73

Montclair, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
80%
67%

Montclair State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,570 students with in-state tuition of $13,710.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#74

Santurce, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
6.6% productivity
99%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
79%
64%

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,660 students with in-state tuition of $5,040.

Field productivity stands at 7% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.4 / 100
83.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
70%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
94%
95%

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

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

#76

New Orleans, LA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.4 / 100
83.4
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
94%
95%

Tulane University of Louisiana is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 13,078 students with in-state tuition of $61,306.

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#77

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.4 / 100
83.4
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
91%
92%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,810 students with in-state tuition of $16,591.

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

#78

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.3 / 100
83.3
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
61%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
95%
96%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 55,620 students with in-state tuition of $11,524.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

Fullerton, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
85%
82%

California State University-Fullerton is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,962 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
84%
78%

San Francisco State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,908 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
91%
92%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,304 students with in-state tuition of $11,332.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

Fairfield, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.1 / 100
82.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
86%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
85%
82%

Sacred Heart University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,179 students with in-state tuition of $48,160.

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

#83

Loudonville, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82 / 100
82
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
84%
78%

Siena College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,623 students with in-state tuition of $42,580.

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

Winter Park, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.9 / 100
81.9
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
85%
82%

Rollins College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,013 students with in-state tuition of $58,300.

Field productivity stands at 3% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

Purchase, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
97%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
79%
64%

SUNY at Purchase College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,229 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 3% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

Lawrence, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
85%
82%

University of Kansas is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,406 students with in-state tuition of $10,596.

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

#87

Orlando, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
60%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
92%
93%

University of Central Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 69,233 students with in-state tuition of $4,478.

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
77%
56%

Pace University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,092 students with in-state tuition of $49,550.

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
71%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
96%
97%

Florida State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
68%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
86%
84%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus 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 43,338 students with in-state tuition of $11,228.

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

#91

Dayton, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
89%
90%

University of Dayton is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 90th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,304 students with in-state tuition of $47,600.

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

#92

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.5 / 100
81.5
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
95%
96%

Wake Forest University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,121 students with in-state tuition of $63,608.

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

Denton, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
82%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
77%
56%

University of North Texas is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,507 students with in-state tuition of $8,319.

Field productivity stands at 1% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
9 programs
97%
Retention
85%
82%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 79,593 students with in-state tuition of $11,308.

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.3 / 100
81.3
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
94%
95%

University of Florida-Online is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,462 students with in-state tuition of $3,358.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#96

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
53%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
91%
92%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 54,890 students with in-state tuition of $14,496.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#97

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
7.7% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
89%
90%

Fashion Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,108 students with in-state tuition of $7,170.

Field productivity stands at 8% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

Peoria, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.9 / 100
80.9
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
84%
78%

Bradley University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,217 students with in-state tuition of $39,248.

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
58%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
94%
95%

Texas A & M University-College Station is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 76,633 students with in-state tuition of $9,003.

Field productivity stands at 1% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
80%
67%

The University of Tampa is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 11,054 students with in-state tuition of $31,162.

Field productivity stands at 2% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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