2026 Communications & Media Rankings - Page 3

Best Colleges for Communications & Media

Rankings 101-150 of 1,274 colleges for Communications & Media

1,274
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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 101-150 of 1,274 ranked schools

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#101

University, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
88%
87%

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

The college enrolls 24,043 students with in-state tuition of $9,252.

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

#102

Plattsburgh, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
71%
34%

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,417 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#103

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
52%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
98%
99%

Northeastern University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 31,159 students with in-state tuition of $62,000.

Field productivity stands at 1% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#104

New Brunswick, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
62%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
93%
94%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,617 students with in-state tuition of $13,674.

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#105

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
84%
78%

University at Buffalo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,889 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#106

Cedar Falls, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
85%
82%

University of Northern Iowa is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,013 students with in-state tuition of $8,396.

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

#107

Wilmore, KY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80 / 100
80
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
97%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
84%
78%

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

The college enrolls 1,942 students with in-state tuition of $33,072.

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

#108

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
80%
67%

Canisius University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,545 students with in-state tuition of $31,100.

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

#109

Savannah, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
87%
86%

Savannah College of Art and Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

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

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

#110

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
88%
87%

Loyola Marymount University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

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

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

#111

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
86%
84%

Loyola University Maryland scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,107 students with in-state tuition of $55,480.

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

#112

West Long Branch, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
81%
70%

Monmouth University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,981 students with in-state tuition of $44,098.

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

#113

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
84%
78%

Belmont University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#114

Northridge, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
74%
45%

California State University-Northridge scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,760 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#115

Fort Collins, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
69%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
85%
82%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,500 students with in-state tuition of $10,299.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#116

La Mirada, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
85%
82%

Biola University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,296 students with in-state tuition of $46,704.

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

#117

Granville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
94%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
89%
90%

Denison University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,405 students with in-state tuition of $64,000.

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

#118

Jonesboro, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.7 / 100
78.7
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
11 programs
99%
Retention
78%
61%

Arkansas State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,032 students with in-state tuition of $7,176.

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

#119

Hempstead, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.7 / 100
78.7
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
83%
75%

Hofstra University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 10,393 students with in-state tuition of $54,335.

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

#120

Fredonia, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
94%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
76%
51%

SUNY at Fredonia scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,220 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#121

Mahwah, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
86%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
87%
86%

Ramapo College of New Jersey scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,521 students with in-state tuition of $15,978.

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

#122

Searcy, AR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
82%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
87%
86%

Harding University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,608 students with in-state tuition of $24,240.

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

#123

Beverly, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
80%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
88%
87%

Endicott College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,254 students with in-state tuition of $38,312.

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

#124

Normal, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
82%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
81%
70%

Illinois State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,989 students with in-state tuition of $11,000.

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

#125

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78 / 100
78
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
66%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
86%
84%

Duquesne University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,137 students with in-state tuition of $47,146.

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

#126

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.7 / 100
77.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
55%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
97%
98%

University of California-Berkeley scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 45,699 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (55th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#127

Whitewater, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.7 / 100
77.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
78%
61%

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,519 students with in-state tuition of $6,812.

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

#128

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
57%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
93%
94%

Auburn University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

Field productivity stands at 1% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#129

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
89%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
76%
51%

Suffolk University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,697 students with in-state tuition of $44,812.

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

#130

Rock Island, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.3 / 100
77.3
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
83%
75%

Augustana College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,484 students with in-state tuition of $49,674.

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

#131

Lakeland, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
78%
61%

Florida Southern College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,194 students with in-state tuition of $41,500.

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

#132

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
59%
Program Depth
9 programs
97%
Retention
86%
84%

University of Houston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 46,676 students with in-state tuition of $8,685.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#133

Harrisonburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
91%

James Madison University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,758 students with in-state tuition of $7,914.

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

#134

Wilmington, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
85%
82%

University of North Carolina Wilmington scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,987 students with in-state tuition of $4,443.

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

#135

Santa Clara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
86%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
94%
95%

Santa Clara University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,340 students with in-state tuition of $58,587.

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

#136

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
85%
82%

Maryland Institute College of Art scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

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

Field productivity stands at 5% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#137

Queens, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
69%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
80%
67%

St. John's University-New York scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,691 students with in-state tuition of $48,301.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#138

Ewing, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
90%
91%

The College of New Jersey scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,652 students with in-state tuition of $14,706.

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

#139

Fayetteville, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
86%
84%

University of Arkansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 32,140 students with in-state tuition of $7,666.

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

#140

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
90%
91%

University of Delaware scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 24,221 students with in-state tuition of $14,040.

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

#141

Morgantown, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
81%
70%

West Virginia University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 24,200 students with in-state tuition of $9,648.

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

#142

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
81%
70%

The New School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 9,434 students with in-state tuition of $54,995.

Field productivity stands at 2% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#143

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
73%
40%

California State University-Los Angeles scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,080 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#144

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.3 / 100
76.3
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
82%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
80%
67%

University of San Francisco scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,212 students with in-state tuition of $57,670.

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

#145

Oswego, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.3 / 100
76.3
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
70%
31%

State University of New York at Oswego scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,756 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#146

Sacramento, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
81%
70%

California State University-Sacramento scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,172 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#147

Thousand Oaks, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
81%
70%

California Lutheran University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,413 students with in-state tuition of $49,880.

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

#148

Lawrenceville, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
75%
Program Depth
9 programs
97%
Retention
82%
73%

Rider University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,083 students with in-state tuition of $37,700.

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#149

North Andover, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
84%
78%

Merrimack College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,688 students with in-state tuition of $47,636.

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

#150

Kent, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
9 programs
97%
Retention
79%
64%

Kent State University at Kent scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,106 students with in-state tuition of $11,595.

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

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