Communication Sciences 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 410 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communication sciences students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Communication Sciences School
The communication sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Communication Sciences Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Communication Sciences Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Pennsylvania State University Main Campus this year for communication sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 158 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year.
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George Washington University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best communication sciences schools. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. George Washington University awarded about 61 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $62,176 early in their careers. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong communication sciences program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #3. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. About 89% of students finish within six years. Boston University awarded about 55 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication sciences program make about $60,038 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 99 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication sciences program make about $52,507 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong communication sciences program will find one at Northwestern University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 123 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $72,396 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree.
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Medical University Of South Carolina came in at #6 for communication sciences this year. Medical University Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Charleston. Medical University Of South Carolina awarded about 41 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences graduates of Medical University Of South Carolina earn a median of $89,719 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,043.
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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio came in at #7 for communication sciences this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of San Antonio. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio awarded about 66 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio generally make around $61,308. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio graduates carry a median of $20,247 in student loans.
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Butler University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Butler University graduates 79% of students within six years. About 31 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Butler University in the most recent year. Communication Sciences graduates of Butler University earn a median of $68,222 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,351 to complete this degree.
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San Jose State University came in at #9 for communication sciences this year. Set in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. San Jose State University awarded about 99 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year.
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San Diego State University came in at #10 for communication sciences this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 189 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at San Diego State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication sciences program make about $50,428 in their early career. San Diego State University graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans.
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University Of The Pacific placed #11 among the best communication sciences schools. University Of The Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Stockton. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. University Of The Pacific awarded about 71 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences graduates of University Of The Pacific earn a median of $93,206 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree.
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Washington University In St Louis ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best communication sciences schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 20 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $75,877 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree.
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California State University Long Beach earned the #13 position for communication sciences this year. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. About 69% of students finish within six years. California State University Long Beach awarded about 108 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences graduates of California State University Long Beach earn a median of $50,186 early in their careers. California State University Long Beach graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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New York University came in at #14 for communication sciences this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. New York University awarded about 277 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,527. New York University graduates carry a median of $24,650 in student loans.
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Chapman University earned the #15 position for communication sciences this year. Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange. Chapman University graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 44 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chapman University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication sciences degree from Chapman University earn around $79,836 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,657.
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Northeastern University landed the #16 spot for communication sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 63 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $60,421 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete this degree.
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University Of Southern California earned the #17 position for communication sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Southern California awarded about 23 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication sciences degree from University Of Southern California earn around $75,677 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #18 for communication sciences this year. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 105 communication sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Communication Sciences graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $49,125 early in their careers. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $21,117 in student loans.
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Baylor University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best communication sciences schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. Baylor University awarded about 307 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication sciences program make about $51,110 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University placed #20 among the best communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 140 communication sciences degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication sciences degree from James Madison University earn around $60,393 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,975 to complete this degree.
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Stony Brook University came in at #21 for communication sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 33 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Communication Sciences graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $60,047 early in their careers. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans.
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Florida State University earned the #22 position for communication sciences this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Florida State University awarded about 150 communication sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $33,968. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $20,309 in student loans.
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Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best communication sciences schools. Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 85 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Teachers College At Columbia University generally make around $67,296.
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University Of Florida landed the #24 spot for communication sciences this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. About 92 communication sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $52,727. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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Lebanon Valley College landed the #25 spot for communication sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Annville. Lebanon Valley College graduates 65% of students within six years. About 59 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent year. Communication Sciences graduates of Lebanon Valley College earn a median of $49,801 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,767.
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Rest of the Top 50 Communication Sciences Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s communication sciences ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 410 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).
