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2026 Best Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Great Lakes Region

3 Colleges in the United States
65 Communication & Journalism (Other) Degrees Awarded
$48,059 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communication & Journalism (Other) programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism (other) students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Communication & Journalism (Other) in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the communication & journalism (other) degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Communication & Journalism (Other)

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No school ranked higher than Ohio State University Main Campus this year for communication & journalism (other). This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 15 communication & journalism (other) students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $41,040 in their early career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. See the full communication & journalism (other) program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Western Illinois University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism (other), landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 communication & journalism (other) degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism (other) program make about $47,926 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,639. Get the full communication & journalism (other) details for Western Illinois University

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University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism (other) schools. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. About 58% of students finish within six years. University Of Michigan Dearborn awarded about 16 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism (other) degree from University Of Michigan Dearborn earn around $62,536 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Michigan Dearborn graduates carry a median of $26,516 in student loans. Get the full communication & journalism (other) details for University Of Michigan Dearborn

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Students looking for a strong communication & journalism (other) program will find one at Ivy Tech Community College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 14 communication & journalism (other) degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $40,734 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,889. Get the full communication & journalism (other) details for Ivy Tech Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.

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