by our College Data Analytics Team
Communication Sciences is available at many schools, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on communication sciences — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 299 communication sciences schools in the United States by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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Below are the most focused communication sciences schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the share of degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for communication sciences is Saint Marys College. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, Saint Marys College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 61% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. See more about communication sciences at Saint Marys College
Emerson College is one of the most focused communication sciences schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Emerson College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Communication Sciences accounts for around 49% of the degrees granted here, or about 326 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full communication sciences details for Emerson College
New York Medical College is one of the most focused communication sciences schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Valhalla, New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Sciences accounts for around 40% of the degrees granted here, or about 48 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full communication sciences details for New York Medical College
South Carolina State University is one of the most focused communication sciences schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Orangeburg, South Carolina State University is a public university. About 38% of the degrees South Carolina State University awards are in communication sciences, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for South Carolina State University
Calvin College is one of the most focused communication sciences schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 38% of the degrees Calvin College awards are in communication sciences, or about 41 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for Calvin College
Fontbonne University comes in at #6 for communication sciences focus this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit university. About 36% of the degrees Fontbonne University awards are in communication sciences, or about 36 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full communication sciences details for Fontbonne University
The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center landed the #7 spot among the most focused communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Memphis, The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a public institution. Communication Sciences accounts for around 31% of the degrees granted here, or about 64 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full communication sciences details for The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
Thiel College ranked #8 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the town of Greenville, Thiel College is a private not-for-profit university. Communication Sciences accounts for around 30% of the degrees granted here, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full communication sciences details for Thiel College
Misericordia University comes in at #9 for communication sciences focus this year. Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. About 30% of the degrees Misericordia University awards are in communication sciences, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year. See more about communication sciences at Misericordia University
Minot State University comes in at #10 for communication sciences focus this year. Set in the city of Minot, Minot State University is a public institution. About 27% of the degrees Minot State University awards are in communication sciences, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. See more about communication sciences at Minot State University
Carlos Albizu University Miami placed #11 for communication sciences by degree focus. Located in the city of Miami, Carlos Albizu University Miami is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 27% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 47 graduates in the most recent year. See more about communication sciences at Carlos Albizu University Miami
Mgh Institute Of Health Professions ranked #12 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Boston, Mgh Institute Of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit institution. About 25% of the degrees Mgh Institute Of Health Professions awards are in communication sciences, or about 62 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for Mgh Institute Of Health Professions
Mississippi University For Women placed #13 for communication sciences by degree focus. Located in the town of Columbus, Mississippi University For Women is a public university. At this school, roughly 24% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. See more about communication sciences at Mississippi University For Women
University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences ranked #14 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences is a private for-profit university. About 24% of the degrees University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences awards are in communication sciences, or about 142 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences
Lebanon Valley College comes in at #15 for communication sciences focus this year. Located in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit university. About 23% of the degrees Lebanon Valley College awards are in communication sciences, or about 30 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full communication sciences details for Lebanon Valley College
Salus University landed the #16 spot among the most focused communication sciences schools. Salus University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elkins Park. About 22% of the degrees Salus University awards are in communication sciences, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full communication sciences details for Salus University
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire ranked #17 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. Communication Sciences accounts for around 22% of the degrees granted here, or about 44 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Hampton University ranked #18 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Hampton, Hampton University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 21% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. See more about communication sciences at Hampton University
Suny At Fredonia ranked #19 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Suny At Fredonia is a public school located in the town of Fredonia. Communication Sciences accounts for around 21% of the degrees granted here, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full communication sciences details for Suny At Fredonia
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio placed #20 for communication sciences by degree focus. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a public institution. Communication Sciences accounts for around 20% of the degrees granted here, or about 47 graduates in the most recent year. See more about communication sciences at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Midwestern University Downers Grove ranked #21 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Midwestern University Downers Grove is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Downers Grove. At this school, roughly 20% of all degrees awarded are in communication sciences, or about 40 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for Midwestern University Downers Grove
Francis Marion University ranked #22 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the rural area of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public university. About 20% of the degrees Francis Marion University awards are in communication sciences, or about 26 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for Francis Marion University
Gallaudet University ranked #23 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit university. About 20% of the degrees Gallaudet University awards are in communication sciences, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for Gallaudet University
Saint Xavier University ranked #24 on our list of the most focused communication sciences schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Saint Xavier University is a private not-for-profit university. Communication Sciences accounts for around 19% of the degrees granted here, or about 42 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for Saint Xavier University
Baylor University landed the #25 spot among the most focused communication sciences schools. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. About 18% of the degrees Baylor University awards are in communication sciences, or about 218 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full communication sciences report for Baylor University
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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).
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