Communication Sciences is available at many schools, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on communication sciences — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 354 schools in the United States offering communication sciences.
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The most focused school in the country for communication sciences is Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Online. Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Online is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Addison. Communication Sciences accounts for around 27% of the degrees granted here, or about 32 graduates in the most recent year.
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Salus University is one of the most focused communication sciences schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Elkins Park, Salus University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 21% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 83 graduates in the most recent year.
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Emerson College came in at #3 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Sciences accounts for around 20% of the degrees granted here, or about 336 graduates in the most recent year.
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Carlos Albizu University Miami came in at #4 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Carlos Albizu University Miami is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Miami. About 19% of the degrees Carlos Albizu University Miami awards are in communication sciences, or about 47 graduates in the most recent year.
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The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center came in at #5 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Memphis, The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a public institution. At this school, roughly 17% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 200 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions ranked #6 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Provo, Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 16% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 84 graduates in the most recent year.
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Mgh Institute Of Health Professions placed #7 for communication sciences by degree focus. Set in the city of Boston, Mgh Institute Of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 16% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 86 graduates in the most recent year.
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Carlos Albizu University San Juan ranked #8 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the city of San Juan, Carlos Albizu University San Juan is a private not-for-profit university. About 16% of the degrees Carlos Albizu University San Juan awards are in communication sciences, or about 78 graduates in the most recent year.
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Fontbonne University ranked #9 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit university. About 15% of the degrees Fontbonne University awards are in communication sciences, or about 39 graduates in the most recent year.
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New York Medical College placed #10 for communication sciences by degree focus. New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Valhalla. Communication Sciences accounts for around 15% of the degrees granted here, or about 57 graduates in the most recent year.
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Saint Marys College placed #11 for communication sciences by degree focus. Saint Marys College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. At this school, roughly 12% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 42 graduates in the most recent year.
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Thiel College comes in at #12 for communication sciences focus this year. Located in the town of Greenville, Thiel College is a private not-for-profit university. About 11% of the degrees Thiel College awards are in communication sciences, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year.
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South Carolina State University placed #13 for communication sciences by degree focus. Set in the town of Orangeburg, South Carolina State University is a public institution. About 11% of the degrees South Carolina State University awards are in communication sciences, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year.
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Nazareth College landed the #14 spot among the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Nazareth College is a private not-for-profit university. Communication Sciences accounts for around 10% of the degrees granted here, or about 75 graduates in the most recent year.
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Gallaudet University comes in at #15 for communication sciences focus this year. Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 9% of the degrees Gallaudet University awards are in communication sciences, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year.
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Calvin College placed #16 for communication sciences by degree focus. Calvin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. About 9% of the degrees Calvin College awards are in communication sciences, or about 74 graduates in the most recent year.
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Lebanon Valley College ranked #17 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 9% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 59 graduates in the most recent year.
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Iona College placed #18 for communication sciences by degree focus. Iona College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Rochelle. About 9% of the degrees Iona College awards are in communication sciences, or about 82 graduates in the most recent year.
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Womens Institute Of Torah Seminary landed the #19 spot among the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Womens Institute Of Torah Seminary is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 8% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus placed #20 for communication sciences by degree focus. Located in the town of Portales, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a public university. About 8% of the degrees Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus awards are in communication sciences, or about 111 graduates in the most recent year.
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Minot State University comes in at #21 for communication sciences focus this year. Minot State University is a public school located in the city of Minot. Communication Sciences accounts for around 8% of the degrees granted here, or about 45 graduates in the most recent year.
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College Of Our Lady Of The Elms placed #22 for communication sciences by degree focus. College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chicopee. About 8% of the degrees College Of Our Lady Of The Elms awards are in communication sciences, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences comes in at #23 for communication sciences focus this year. University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of San Marcos. About 8% of the degrees University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences awards are in communication sciences, or about 142 graduates in the most recent year.
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Augustana College Illinois placed #24 for communication sciences by degree focus. Located in the city of Rock Island, Augustana College Illinois is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year.
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Columbia College South Carolina comes in at #25 for communication sciences focus this year. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 30 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused Communication Sciences Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s most focused communication sciences list:
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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.