2026 Communications & Media Rankings - Page 11

Best Colleges for Communications & Media

Rankings 501-550 of 1,274 colleges for Communications & Media

1,274
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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Communications & Media.
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Showing 501-550 of 1,274 ranked schools

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#501

Tacoma, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.3 / 100
54.3
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
63%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
79%
64%

Pacific Lutheran University has a program-field ranking score of 54, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,737 students with in-state tuition of $49,472.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#502

Washington, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
69%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
73%

Washington & Jefferson College has a program-field ranking score of 54, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,162 students with in-state tuition of $27,605.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#503

Salem, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
54.2 / 100
54.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
78%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
82%
73%

Corban University has a program-field ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 866 students with in-state tuition of $36,088.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#504

Cheney, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
54.1 / 100
54.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
62%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
67%
21%

Eastern Washington University has a program-field ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 10,741 students with in-state tuition of $7,294.

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#505

Saint Cloud, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
53.9 / 100
53.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
53%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
68%
24%

Saint Cloud State University has a program-field ranking score of 54, ranking in the 88th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 10,514 students with in-state tuition of $8,811.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#506

Des Moines, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.9 / 100
53.9
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
60%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
73%
40%

Grand View University has a program-field ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 1,796 students with in-state tuition of $32,800.

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#507

Lakeland, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.9 / 100
53.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
48%
Program Depth
9 programs
97%
Retention
72%
37%

Southeastern University has a program-field ranking score of 54, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 10,400 students with in-state tuition of $30,432.

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#508

New Albany, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
53.9 / 100
53.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
75%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
70%
31%

Indiana University-Southeast has a program-field ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 3,752 students with in-state tuition of $7,492.

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#509

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.9 / 100
53.9
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
86%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
76%
51%

Westminster University has a program-field ranking score of 54, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,214 students with in-state tuition of $40,896.

Field productivity stands at 2% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#510

Portland, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
53.8 / 100
53.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
41%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
75%
48%

Portland State University has a program-field ranking score of 54, ranking in the 81th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,519 students with in-state tuition of $8,694.

Field productivity stands at 1% (41st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#511

Annville, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.7 / 100
53.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
66%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
83%
75%

Lebanon Valley College has a program-field ranking score of 54.

The college enrolls 2,142 students with in-state tuition of $48,890.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#512

Utica, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.7 / 100
53.7
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
39%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
73%
40%

Utica University has a program-field ranking score of 54, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,733 students with in-state tuition of $23,208.

Field productivity stands at 1% (39th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#513

Romeoville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.5 / 100
53.5
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
22%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
84%
78%

Lewis University has a program-field ranking score of 54, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,636 students with in-state tuition of $37,592.

Field productivity stands at 0% (22nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#514

Greeley, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
53.3 / 100
53.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
54%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
74%
45%

University of Northern Colorado has a program-field ranking score of 53.

The college enrolls 9,067 students with in-state tuition of $8,784.

Field productivity stands at 1% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#515

Alma, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.3 / 100
53.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
76%
51%

Alma College has a program-field ranking score of 53.

The college enrolls 1,273 students with in-state tuition of $47,160.

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#516

Decatur, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.2 / 100
53.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
56%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
74%
45%

Millikin University has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 83th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,659 students with in-state tuition of $42,778.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#517

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.2 / 100
53.2
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
70%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
54%
3%

St. Francis College has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,552 students with in-state tuition of $27,460.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#518

Hattiesburg, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
53.2 / 100
53.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
50%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
70%
31%

University of Southern Mississippi has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,110 students with in-state tuition of $9,508.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#519

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.2 / 100
53.2
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
23%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
99%
99%

Brown University has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,516 students with in-state tuition of $65,656.

Field productivity stands at 0% (23rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#520

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.2 / 100
53.2
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
69%
27%

Clark Atlanta University has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,135 students with in-state tuition of $23,484.

Field productivity stands at 2% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#521

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
53.1 / 100
53.1
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
34%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
87%
86%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 14,148 students with in-state tuition of $9,238.

Field productivity stands at 0% (34th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#522

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53.1 / 100
53.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
44%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
94%
95%

Vassar College has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,456 students with in-state tuition of $66,870.

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#523

Shippensburg, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
53 / 100
53
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
66%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
76%
51%

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has a program-field ranking score of 53.

The college enrolls 5,184 students with in-state tuition of $9,570.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#524

Frederick, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
53 / 100
53
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
62%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
80%
67%

Hood College has a program-field ranking score of 53.

The college enrolls 2,078 students with in-state tuition of $45,120.

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#525

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52.9 / 100
52.9
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
32%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
83%
75%

Maryville University of Saint Louis has a program-field ranking score of 53.

The college enrolls 9,883 students with in-state tuition of $24,766.

Field productivity stands at 0% (32nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#526

Johnson City, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
52.9 / 100
52.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
50%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
74%
45%

East Tennessee State University has a program-field ranking score of 53.

The college enrolls 13,586 students with in-state tuition of $7,706.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#527

Bethlehem, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52.9 / 100
52.9
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
18%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
93%
94%

Lehigh University has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,590 students with in-state tuition of $61,180.

Field productivity stands at 0% (18th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#528

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
52.8 / 100
52.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
57%
5%

Texas Southern University has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 8,469 students with in-state tuition of $6,941.

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#529

Pleasant Hill, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
52.8 / 100
52.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
45%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
78%
61%

Diablo Valley College has a program-field ranking score of 53.

The college enrolls 16,424 students with in-state tuition of $1,288.

Field productivity stands at 1% (45th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#530

Portland, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52.8 / 100
52.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
48%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
73%

Lewis & Clark College has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,526 students with in-state tuition of $61,916.

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#531

Collegeville, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52.6 / 100
52.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
57%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
83%
75%

Saint Johns University has a program-field ranking score of 53, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,624 students with in-state tuition of $52,700.

Field productivity stands at 1% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#532

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
52.5 / 100
52.5
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
41%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
76%
51%

University of Nebraska at Omaha has a program-field ranking score of 53.

The college enrolls 15,015 students with in-state tuition of $6,536.

Field productivity stands at 1% (41st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#533

Kirksville, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
52.4 / 100
52.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
59%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
84%
78%

Truman State University has a program-field ranking score of 52.

The college enrolls 3,636 students with in-state tuition of $9,132.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#534

Radnor, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52.4 / 100
52.4
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
46%
2%

Cabrini University has a program-field ranking score of 52, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,048 students with in-state tuition of $34,800.

Field productivity stands at 3% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#535

Portland, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52.4 / 100
52.4
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
78%
61%

Maine College of Art & Design has a program-field ranking score of 52, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 474 students with in-state tuition of $40,668.

Field productivity stands at 4% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#536

Queens, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
52.3 / 100
52.3
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
40%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
78%
61%

CUNY Queens College has a program-field ranking score of 52.

The college enrolls 16,481 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Field productivity stands at 1% (40th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#537

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52.3 / 100
52.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
66%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
75%
48%

Nebraska Wesleyan University has a program-field ranking score of 52.

The college enrolls 1,690 students with in-state tuition of $40,648.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#538

Old Westbury, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
52.2 / 100
52.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
69%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
74%
45%

SUNY Old Westbury has a program-field ranking score of 52.

The college enrolls 4,449 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#539

Kenosha, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52.2 / 100
52.2
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
45%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
82%
73%

Carthage College has a program-field ranking score of 52.

The college enrolls 2,771 students with in-state tuition of $36,500.

Field productivity stands at 1% (45th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#540

Lake Forest, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52.1 / 100
52.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
59%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
86%
84%

Lake Forest College has a program-field ranking score of 52, ranking in the 84th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,818 students with in-state tuition of $53,300.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#541

Marshall, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52 / 100
52
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
69%
27%

East Texas Baptist University has a program-field ranking score of 52, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,833 students with in-state tuition of $28,500.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#542

Bangor, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
52 / 100
52
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
44%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
76%
51%

Husson University has a program-field ranking score of 52, ranking in the 81th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,133 students with in-state tuition of $21,204.

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#543

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51.9 / 100
51.9
Field Productivity
0.2% productivity
10%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
96%
97%

Vanderbilt University has a program-field ranking score of 52, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,456 students with in-state tuition of $61,618.

Field productivity stands at 0% (10th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#544

Norfolk, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.9 / 100
51.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
72%
37%

Norfolk State University has a program-field ranking score of 52.

The college enrolls 6,045 students with in-state tuition of $5,926.

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#545

Ashland, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51.9 / 100
51.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
64%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
81%
70%

Randolph-Macon College has a program-field ranking score of 52, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,523 students with in-state tuition of $46,278.

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#546

Louisville, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.9 / 100
51.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
50%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
81%
70%

University of Louisville has a program-field ranking score of 52, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,139 students with in-state tuition of $12,632.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#547

Sioux Center, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51.9 / 100
51.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
48%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
85%
82%

Dordt University has a program-field ranking score of 52, ranking in the 82th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,929 students with in-state tuition of $35,360.

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#548

Birmingham, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
51.8 / 100
51.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
35%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
82%
73%

University of Alabama at Birmingham has a program-field ranking score of 52.

The college enrolls 21,160 students with in-state tuition of $8,832.

Field productivity stands at 0% (35th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#549

Delaware, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51.8 / 100
51.8
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
53%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
84%
78%

Ohio Wesleyan University has a program-field ranking score of 52.

The college enrolls 1,452 students with in-state tuition of $51,710.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#550

Westminster, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
51.6 / 100
51.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
54%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
79%
64%

McDaniel College has a program-field ranking score of 52.

The college enrolls 2,882 students with in-state tuition of $48,672.

Field productivity stands at 1% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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