Communication & Journalism degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1687 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a degree.
Our analysis ranked Fashion Institute Of Technology the best school in the country for a degree in communication & journalism. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of New York. Fashion Institute Of Technology awarded about 316 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Fashion Institute Of Technology earn around $21,006 in the first couple years of their career. Fashion Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Santa Rosa Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communication & journalism, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. There were roughly 41 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $80,047 in their early career. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans.
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Suffolk County Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communication & journalism, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public university. About 32 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College generally make around $35,667. Typical student debt for the program is $11,246.
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A rank of #4 makes Austin Community College District one of the top schools for communication & journalism. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Austin Community College District awarded about 66 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $26,951. Typical student debt for the program is $8,627.
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Students looking for a strong communication & journalism program will find one at Orange Coast College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. Orange Coast College awarded about 192 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $46,306 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,978.
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Moorpark College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 104 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete this degree.
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Saddleback College earned the #7 position for communication & journalism this year. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public university. There were roughly 163 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Saddleback College earn a median of $15,890 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,707.
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College Of The Canyons came in at #8 for communication & journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. There were roughly 63 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Canyons in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from College Of The Canyons generally make around $51,913. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776.
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Weber State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. About 25 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $55,569 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,566 to complete this degree.
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Santa Barbara City College earned the #10 position for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public university. Santa Barbara City College awarded about 235 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $68,184 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,090.
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Dunwoody College Of Technology earned the #11 position for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit university. Dunwoody College Of Technology graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Dunwoody College Of Technology generally make around $53,751. Students borrow a median of $18,973 to complete this degree.
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Cerritos College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 75 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Cerritos College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Cerritos College generally make around $29,495. Cerritos College graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans.
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Diablo Valley College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 108 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,205 to complete this degree.
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College Of San Mateo earned the #14 position for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public university. About 70 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at College Of San Mateo in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete this degree.
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Foothill College landed the #15 spot for communication & journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. About 53 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree.
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Cuesta College placed #16 among the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. About 74 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Cuesta College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Cuesta College generally make around $64,492. Typical student debt for the program is $18,958.
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Capital Community College came in at #17 for communication & journalism this year. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 70 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Capital Community College earn around $43,086 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree.
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De Anza College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cupertino. About 104 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at De Anza College in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete this degree.
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Miracosta College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the suburb of Oceanside, Miracosta College is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Miracosta College awarded about 72 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year.
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County College Of Morris earned the #20 position for communication & journalism this year. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. About 24 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at County College Of Morris in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from County College Of Morris generally make around $15,905. County College Of Morris graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans.
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College Of Dupage landed the #21 spot for communication & journalism this year. College Of Dupage is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn. About 18 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at College Of Dupage in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of College Of Dupage earn a median of $43,025 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,492 to complete this degree.
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Fresno City College landed the #22 spot for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public university. There were roughly 39 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $37,470 in their early career. Fresno City College graduates carry a median of $7,234 in student loans.
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Santa Monica College came in at #23 for communication & journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Monica. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Santa Monica College awarded about 298 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year.
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Ocean County College landed the #24 spot for communication & journalism this year. Ocean County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Toms River. About 21 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Ocean County College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Ocean County College earn around $41,306 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,792.
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Santiago Canyon College placed #25 among the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a large public institution. Santiago Canyon College awarded about 48 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Santiago Canyon College earn a median of $34,100 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Rest of the Top 50 Communication & Journalism Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s communication & journalism ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1687 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).
