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Best Schools for Health Communication in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health communication education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Top Schools in Health Communication
Columbia University In The City Of New York tops our 2026 ranking of the best health communication schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 22 health communication degrees in the most recent data year. Health Communication graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258.
Get the full health communication details for Columbia University In The City Of New York
Rutgers University New Brunswick is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health communication, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. About 10 health communication degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Graduates of the health communication program make about $58,402 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete this degree.
See the full health communication program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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