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2025 Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Hawaii

2 Colleges in Hawaii
25 Master's Degrees
$36,568 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in communication & journalism sits in the middle of the road, ranking #15 out of 37 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Hawaii ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 25 master's degrees in communication & journalism during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication & journalism students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Hawaii list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Communication & Journalism in Hawaii

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in communication & journalism.

Top Hawaii Schools for a Master's in Communication & Journalism

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in communication & journalism. UH Manoa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from University of Hawaii at Manoa

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Hawaii Pacific University is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the city of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in communication & journalism from Hawaii Pacific University

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 33 820
Washington 31 230
Oregon 29 93
Nevada 27 30
Alaska 21 4
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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 13
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 12
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Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 65
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 32
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 13
Philosophy & Religious Studies 8
English Language & Literature 5
History 3
Theology & Religious Vocations 2

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