2026 Communications & Media Rankings - Page 4

Best Colleges for Communications & Media

Rankings 151-200 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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Showing 151-200 of 1,274 ranked schools

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#151

Allendale, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
80%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
77%
56%

Grand Valley State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,269 students with in-state tuition of $14,978.

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

#152

Riverdale, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
77%
56%

Manhattan College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,495 students with in-state tuition of $46,100.

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

#153

Naperville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
82%
73%

North Central College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,856 students with in-state tuition of $44,114.

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

#154

Bowling Green, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
83%
Program Depth
13 programs
100%
Retention
78%
61%

Western Kentucky University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 16,759 students with in-state tuition of $11,436.

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

#155

South Orange, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
67%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
85%
82%

Seton Hall University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,494 students with in-state tuition of $48,670.

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

#156

Boca Raton, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
84%
78%

Florida Atlantic University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,790 students with in-state tuition of $2,522.

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

#157

Charlotte, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
98%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
76%
51%

Queens University of Charlotte scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,846 students with in-state tuition of $40,790.

Field productivity stands at 4% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#158

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
59%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
85%
82%

University of Utah scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,260 students with in-state tuition of $8,175.

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

#159

Oneonta, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
78%
61%

SUNY Oneonta scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,514 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#160

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
57%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
93%
94%

University of California-Davis scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 39,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

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

#161

Bothell, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
89%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
86%
84%

University of Washington-Bothell Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,809 students with in-state tuition of $11,524.

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

#162

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74 / 100
74
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
48%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
97%
98%

University of Virginia-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 25,924 students with in-state tuition of $18,823.

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#163

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
88%
87%

University of Arizona scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,001 students with in-state tuition of $11,546.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#164

Iowa City, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
70%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
89%
90%

University of Iowa scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,042 students with in-state tuition of $9,016.

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

#165

Allentown, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
89%
90%

Muhlenberg College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,818 students with in-state tuition of $59,505.

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

#166

Greencastle, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
89%
90%

DePauw University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,819 students with in-state tuition of $56,030.

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

#167

Jacksonville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
81%
70%

University of North Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,453 students with in-state tuition of $3,996.

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

#168

Chico, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
70%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
84%
78%

California State University-Chico scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,523 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#169

Bellingham, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
80%
67%

Western Washington University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,651 students with in-state tuition of $7,997.

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

#170

Flagstaff, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
72%
Program Depth
9 programs
97%
Retention
73%
40%

Northern Arizona University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 28,186 students with in-state tuition of $11,015.

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

#171

Huntsville, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
74%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
75%
48%

Sam Houston State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,403 students with in-state tuition of $5,856.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#172

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
91%
92%

Furman University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,505 students with in-state tuition of $57,902.

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

#173

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
90%
91%

Howard University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 13,416 students with in-state tuition of $32,878.

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

#174

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
94%
95%

Pitzer College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,204 students with in-state tuition of $62,392.

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

#175

Canton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
86%
84%

St Lawrence University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,089 students with in-state tuition of $63,450.

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

#176

Chestnut Hill, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
72%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
95%
96%

Boston College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,280 students with in-state tuition of $66,410.

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

#177

Wayne, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.7 / 100
72.7
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
73%
40%

William Paterson University of New Jersey scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,426 students with in-state tuition of $14,690.

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

#178

Albany, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
83%
75%

University at Albany scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,880 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#179

Baton Rouge, LA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
68%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
84%
78%

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,418 students with in-state tuition of $8,038.

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

#180

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
46%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
93%
94%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 37,323 students with in-state tuition of $6,535.

Field productivity stands at 1% (46th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#181

Cortland, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
80%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
81%
70%

State University of New York at Cortland scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,780 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#182

Kalamazoo, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
66%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
80%
67%

Western Michigan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 16,693 students with in-state tuition of $15,198.

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

#183

Slippery Rock, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
81%
70%

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 80th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 8,350 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

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

#184

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
55%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
86%
84%

Point Loma Nazarene University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,494 students with in-state tuition of $42,600.

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

#185

Wenham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
85%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
83%
75%

Gordon College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,610 students with in-state tuition of $27,000.

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

#186

Scranton, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
87%
86%

University of Scranton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,825 students with in-state tuition of $51,534.

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

#187

Charleston, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
82%
73%

College of Charleston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,729 students with in-state tuition of $12,518.

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

#188

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
83%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
81%
70%

Meredith College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,576 students with in-state tuition of $43,816.

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

#189

Boise, ID

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
69%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
78%
61%

Boise State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,670 students with in-state tuition of $5,941.

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

#190

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
68%
Program Depth
11 programs
99%
Retention
79%
64%

Missouri State University-Springfield scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,418 students with in-state tuition of $7,812.

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

#191

Holland, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
91%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
91%

Hope College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,368 students with in-state tuition of $37,240.

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

#192

Mount Pleasant, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
74%
45%

Central Michigan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,399 students with in-state tuition of $13,862.

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

#193

Newton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
71%
34%

Lasell University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,527 students with in-state tuition of $26,000.

Field productivity stands at 4% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#194

Ames, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
51%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
88%
87%

Iowa State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,177 students with in-state tuition of $8,982.

Field productivity stands at 1% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#195

University Heights, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
85%
82%

John Carroll University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,773 students with in-state tuition of $47,300.

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

#196

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
61%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
98%
99%

Johns Hopkins University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 30,362 students with in-state tuition of $62,840.

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

#197

College Place, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
84%
78%

Walla Walla University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 81th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,397 students with in-state tuition of $31,899.

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

#198

Dubuque, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
83%
75%

Loras College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,213 students with in-state tuition of $36,454.

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

#199

Portland, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
83%
75%

University of Portland scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,457 students with in-state tuition of $54,400.

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

#200

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
74%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
83%
75%

Xavier University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,000 students with in-state tuition of $47,896.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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