2026 Communications & Media Rankings - Page 5

Best Colleges for Communications & Media

Rankings 201-250 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 201-250 of 1,274 ranked schools

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#201

Willimantic, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
84%
78%

Eastern Connecticut State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,979 students with in-state tuition of $6,664.

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

#202

Mechanicsburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
85%
82%

Messiah University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,344 students with in-state tuition of $39,700.

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

#203

Geneva, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
89%
90%

Hobart William Smith Colleges scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,669 students with in-state tuition of $61,858.

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

#204

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
71%
34%

Point Park University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,299 students with in-state tuition of $36,240.

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

#205

Saint Joseph, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
88%
87%

College of Saint Benedict scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,451 students with in-state tuition of $52,700.

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

#206

La Jolla, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
45%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
94%
95%

University of California-San Diego scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 42,376 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (45th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#207

Westerville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
82%
73%

Otterbein University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,357 students with in-state tuition of $34,424.

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

#208

Winter Park, FL

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
96%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
64%
15%

Full Sail University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

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

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

#209

Easton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
85%
82%

Stonehill College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,584 students with in-state tuition of $52,800.

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

#210

Salisbury, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
80%
67%

Salisbury University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,030 students with in-state tuition of $7,706.

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

#211

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
74%
45%

Capital University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 82th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,388 students with in-state tuition of $41,298.

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

#212

Keene, NH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
78%
61%

Keene State College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,846 students with in-state tuition of $11,754.

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

#213

Moraga, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.1 / 100
70.1
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
85%
82%

Saint Mary's College of California scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,775 students with in-state tuition of $55,634.

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

#214

New Rochelle, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
80%
67%

Iona University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,720 students with in-state tuition of $43,680.

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

#215

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
75%
Program Depth
12 programs
100%
Retention
77%
56%

Webster University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#216

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
57%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
85%
82%

Seattle University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 82th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 7,182 students with in-state tuition of $53,235.

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

#217

River Falls, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
91%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
73%
40%

University of Wisconsin-River Falls scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,064 students with in-state tuition of $6,837.

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

#218

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.7 / 100
69.7
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
31%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
90%
91%

Drexel University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 21,703 students with in-state tuition of $58,293.

Field productivity stands at 0% (31st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#219

Latrobe, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.6 / 100
69.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
85%
82%

Saint Vincent College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,442 students with in-state tuition of $39,978.

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

#220

Stockton, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.5 / 100
69.5
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
57%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
89%
90%

University of the Pacific scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 90th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 6,755 students with in-state tuition of $54,506.

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

#221

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.4 / 100
69.4
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
47%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
92%
93%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Field productivity stands at 1% (47th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#222

Utica, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.3 / 100
69.3
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
68%
24%

SUNY Polytechnic Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,704 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#223

Charleston, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.3 / 100
69.3
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
70%
31%

Eastern Illinois University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 8,804 students with in-state tuition of $9,624.

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

#224

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.3 / 100
69.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
72%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
91%

University of San Diego scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,110 students with in-state tuition of $55,690.

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

#225

Ashland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
72%
37%

Ashland University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,143 students with in-state tuition of $25,200.

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

#226

New York, NY

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
88%
87%

School of Visual Arts scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

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

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

#227

Wooster, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
81%
70%

The College of Wooster scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,876 students with in-state tuition of $59,050.

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

#228

Kutztown, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
92%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
75%
48%

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,416 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

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

#229

San Marcos, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
75%
48%

California State University-San Marcos scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,431 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#230

Fort Myers, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69 / 100
69
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
72%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
83%
75%

Florida Gulf Coast University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,167 students with in-state tuition of $4,191.

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

#231

New Britain, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69 / 100
69
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
68%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
79%
64%

Central Connecticut State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,712 students with in-state tuition of $6,664.

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

#232

Geneseo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.9 / 100
68.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
84%
78%

SUNY College at Geneseo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,928 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#233

Point Lookout, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.8 / 100
68.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
88%
87%

College of the Ozarks scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,427 students with in-state tuition of $20,800.

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

#234

Azusa, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
44%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
84%
78%

Azusa Pacific University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,487 students with in-state tuition of $42,900.

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#235

Wheaton, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
94%
95%

Wheaton College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,799 students with in-state tuition of $43,670.

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

#236

Abilene, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.5 / 100
68.5
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
80%
67%

Abilene Christian University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,114 students with in-state tuition of $42,100.

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

#237

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.5 / 100
68.5
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
91%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
64%
15%

Columbia College Chicago scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#238

Arkadelphia, AR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.5 / 100
68.5
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
83%
75%

Ouachita Baptist University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,815 students with in-state tuition of $31,780.

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

#239

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.5 / 100
68.5
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
79%
64%

Evangel University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,157 students with in-state tuition of $25,922.

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

#240

Smithfield, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.4 / 100
68.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
60%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
87%
86%

Bryant University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,592 students with in-state tuition of $50,272.

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

#241

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.3 / 100
68.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
52%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
88%
87%

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 19,698 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

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

#242

Stillwater, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.3 / 100
68.3
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
46%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
84%
78%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,043 students with in-state tuition of $5,417.

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

#243

De Pere, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.1 / 100
68.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
82%
73%

Saint Norbert College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,165 students with in-state tuition of $43,532.

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

#244

Durham, NH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.9 / 100
67.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
71%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
86%
84%

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,626 students with in-state tuition of $15,520.

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

#245

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.8 / 100
67.8
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
32%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
87%
86%

George Mason University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 87th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

Field productivity stands at 0% (32nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#246

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.8 / 100
67.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
37%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
99%
99%

Massachusetts Institute of Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 11,920 students with in-state tuition of $59,750.

Field productivity stands at 0% (37th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#247

Oshkosh, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.8 / 100
67.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
75%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
72%
37%

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,761 students with in-state tuition of $6,806.

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

#248

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.8 / 100
67.8
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
83%
75%

Assumption University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,046 students with in-state tuition of $48,552.

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

#249

Saint Peter, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.8 / 100
67.8
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
84%
78%

Gustavus Adolphus College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,952 students with in-state tuition of $53,570.

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

#250

Bloomsburg, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.7 / 100
67.7
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
75%
48%

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,088 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

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

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