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2026 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Oklahoma

8 Colleges in the United States
981 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$39,718 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communication & Journalism is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their communication & journalism programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Communication & Journalism in Oklahoma

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 degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Communication & Journalism

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Our analysis ranked University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus the best school in the country for a degree in communication & journalism. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 462 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $40,347 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,017. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Weatherford. About 41% of students finish within six years. Southwestern Oklahoma State University awarded about 13 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $57,280 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,795. Get the full communication & journalism details for Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Students looking for a strong communication & journalism program will find one at Oklahoma State University Main Campus, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the town of Stillwater. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. About 140 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $34,420 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,260. See the full communication & journalism program report for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Rogers State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public university. Rogers State University graduates 31% of students within six years. About 20 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Rogers State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $38,684 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,985. Get the full communication & journalism details for Rogers State University

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University Of Tulsa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Tulsa awarded about 12 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from University Of Tulsa earn around $27,612 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Tulsa graduates carry a median of $23,638 in student loans. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of Tulsa

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University placed #6 among the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates 32% of students within six years. About 14 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Southeastern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $51,797 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,660 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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Oklahoma Baptist University placed #7 among the best communication & journalism schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Shawnee. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma Baptist University in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Oklahoma Baptist University earn a median of $47,100 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Oklahoma Baptist University

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Oklahoma City Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Oklahoma City Community College is a large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City Community College awarded about 12 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Oklahoma City Community College earn a median of $39,848 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,250. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Oklahoma City Community College

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Northeastern State University landed the #9 spot for communication & journalism this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Tahlequah. About 35% of students finish within six years. Northeastern State University awarded about 25 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $34,703 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,465 to complete this degree. See the full communication & journalism program report for Northeastern State University

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Tulsa Community College earned the #10 position for communication & journalism this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 46 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Tulsa Community College earn around $41,718 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,789 to complete this degree. See the full communication & journalism program report for Tulsa Community College

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University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edmond. About 37% of students finish within six years. University Of Central Oklahoma awarded about 100 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $33,934 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,797 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of Central Oklahoma

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Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

Rose State College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 15 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Rose State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Rose State College earn around $50,860 in the first couple years of their career. Rose State College graduates carry a median of $13,451 in student loans. See the full communication & journalism program report for Rose State College

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Oral Roberts University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. Oral Roberts University awarded about 38 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $39,206 in their early career. Oral Roberts University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full communication & journalism program report for Oral Roberts University

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East Central University came in at #14 for communication & journalism this year. Located in the town of Ada, East Central University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at East Central University in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $24,638 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,571 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication & journalism program at East Central University

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Mid Del Technology Center
Midwest City, OK

Mid Del Technology Center ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Mid Del Technology Center is a small public school located in the suburb of Midwest City. Mid Del Technology Center awarded about 19 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full communication & journalism details for Mid Del Technology Center

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Francis Tuttle Technology Center landed the #16 spot for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. About 32 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Francis Tuttle Technology Center in the most recent year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Francis Tuttle Technology Center earn a median of $26,570 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,859. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Francis Tuttle Technology Center

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Canadian Valley Technology Center placed #17 among the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the rural area of El Reno, Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. About 11 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Canadian Valley Technology Center in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Canadian Valley Technology Center earn around $46,777 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full communication & journalism details for Canadian Valley Technology Center

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Notes and References

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 · 34 schools evaluated.

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