2026 Communications & Media Rankings - Page 6

Best Colleges for Communications & Media

Rankings 251-300 of 1,274 colleges for Communications & Media

1,274
Schools Ranked
1,262
Full Data Rankings
12
Partial Data Rankings
26
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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Communications & Media.
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Top Colleges for Communications & Media

Showing 251-300 of 1,274 ranked schools

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#251

Eau Claire, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.7 / 100
67.7
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
71%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
82%
73%

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 80th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,991 students with in-state tuition of $7,645.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#252

Newport News, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.7 / 100
67.7
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
83%
75%

Christopher Newport University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,503 students with in-state tuition of $10,001.

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#253

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.6 / 100
67.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
53%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
92%
93%

Purdue University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,905 students with in-state tuition of $9,718.

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

#254

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.3 / 100
67.3
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
39%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
88%
87%

Rochester Institute of Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 16,863 students with in-state tuition of $55,784.

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

#255

Berea, KY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.1 / 100
67.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
88%
87%

Berea College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,487 students with in-state tuition of $48,600.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#256

Santa Barbara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.1 / 100
67.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
87%
86%

Westmont College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,310 students with in-state tuition of $50,550.

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#257

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67 / 100
67
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
77%
56%

Drury University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,596 students with in-state tuition of $33,900.

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#258

Boston, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.9 / 100
66.9
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
94%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
84%
78%

Massachusetts College of Art and Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,986 students with in-state tuition of $1,030.

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#259

Austin, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.8 / 100
66.8
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
78%
61%

Saint Edward's University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,309 students with in-state tuition of $50,484.

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#260

Winona, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.8 / 100
66.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
70%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
78%
61%

Winona State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67.

The college enrolls 6,058 students with in-state tuition of $8,388.

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

#261

Greenville, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.7 / 100
66.7
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
73%

East Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,785 students with in-state tuition of $4,452.

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

#262

Bowling Green, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
47%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
80%
67%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 17,027 students with in-state tuition of $11,010.

Field productivity stands at 1% (47th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#263

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
53%
Program Depth
7 programs
93%
Retention
80%
67%

CUNY Brooklyn College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,935 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

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

#264

Spokane, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
80%
67%

Whitworth University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67.

The college enrolls 2,345 students with in-state tuition of $49,600.

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

#265

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.5 / 100
66.5
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
96%
97%

Pomona College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,664 students with in-state tuition of $61,906.

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#266

Indianapolis, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
63%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
72%
37%

Indiana University-Indianapolis scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 25,497 students with in-state tuition of $9,241.

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

#267

Moorhead, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
78%
61%

Concordia College at Moorhead scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,868 students with in-state tuition of $29,400.

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#268

Kennesaw, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
58%
Program Depth
6 programs
88%
Retention
79%
64%

Kennesaw State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 45,069 students with in-state tuition of $4,450.

Field productivity stands at 1% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#269

Ann Arbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
30%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
98%
99%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 52,065 students with in-state tuition of $17,977.

Field productivity stands at 0% (30th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#270

Indianola, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
86%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
76%
51%

Simpson College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,163 students with in-state tuition of $45,306.

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

#271

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.2 / 100
66.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
42%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
95%
96%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 22,485 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (42nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#272

Grand Rapids, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.1 / 100
66.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
53%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
88%
87%

Calvin University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,364 students with in-state tuition of $38,370.

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

#273

Moorpark, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
72%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
83%
75%

Moorpark College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,091 students with in-state tuition of $1,340.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#274

Mount Berry, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
85%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
83%
75%

Berry College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,370 students with in-state tuition of $40,140.

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#275

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
88%
87%

Scripps College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,103 students with in-state tuition of $63,216.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#276

Boca Raton, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
71%
34%

Lynn University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,501 students with in-state tuition of $41,200.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#277

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
81%
70%

Bob Jones University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66.

The college enrolls 2,893 students with in-state tuition of $19,756.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#278

Manhattan, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
42%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
87%
86%

Kansas State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 19,745 students with in-state tuition of $9,964.

Field productivity stands at 1% (42nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#279

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
64%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
86%
84%

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 84th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 9,265 students with in-state tuition of $3,152.

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

#280

Macon, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
46%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
83%
75%

Mercer University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 85th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,124 students with in-state tuition of $33,080.

Field productivity stands at 1% (46th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#281

Lexington, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
65%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
95%
96%

Washington and Lee University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,277 students with in-state tuition of $63,315.

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#282

West Hartford, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
79%
64%

University of Hartford scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66.

The college enrolls 5,913 students with in-state tuition of $44,350.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#283

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.5 / 100
65.5
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
79%
64%

Emmanuel College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,059 students with in-state tuition of $46,200.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#284

Union, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.4 / 100
65.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
72%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
75%
48%

Kean University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 83th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,352 students with in-state tuition of $11,135.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#285

Clinton, MS

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.4 / 100
65.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
64%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
80%
67%

Mississippi College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,087 students with in-state tuition of $20,246.

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

#286

Birmingham, AL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.4 / 100
65.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
66%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
88%
87%

Samford University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,791 students with in-state tuition of $37,144.

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

#287

Murfreesboro, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.4 / 100
65.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
71%
Program Depth
4 programs
70%
Retention
78%
61%

Middle Tennessee State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 20,183 students with in-state tuition of $7,536.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#288

Waynesburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.2 / 100
65.2
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
89%
Program Depth
5 programs
81%
Retention
72%
37%

Waynesburg University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,315 students with in-state tuition of $28,120.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#289

Moorhead, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.2 / 100
65.2
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
70%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
72%
37%

Minnesota State University Moorhead scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 4,410 students with in-state tuition of $8,838.

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

#290

Collegeville, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
94%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
84%
78%

Ursinus College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,492 students with in-state tuition of $59,196.

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#291

Reno, NV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
57%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
80%
67%

University of Nevada-Reno scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,778 students with in-state tuition of $7,876.

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

#292

Charlotte, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
63%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
85%
82%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,298 students with in-state tuition of $3,812.

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

#293

Upland, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
65%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
91%
92%

Taylor University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,398 students with in-state tuition of $38,140.

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#294

Davidson, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
63%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
95%
96%

Davidson College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,904 students with in-state tuition of $59,510.

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

#295

Rohnert Park, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
86%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
75%
48%

Sonoma State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,990 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#296

Grand Forks, ND

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
71%
Program Depth
3 programs
55%
Retention
83%
75%

University of North Dakota scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,172 students with in-state tuition of $9,237.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#297

Murray, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
63%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
76%
51%

Murray State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,841 students with in-state tuition of $8,436.

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

#298

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
78%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
92%
93%

Trinity University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,694 students with in-state tuition of $50,712.

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

#299

Pensacola, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.7 / 100
64.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
65%
Program Depth
2 programs
33%
Retention
88%
87%

University of West Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 14,371 students with in-state tuition of $3,735.

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#300

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
85%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
84%
78%

Saint Mary's College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,518 students with in-state tuition of $50,350.

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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