2026 Best Communication Media Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Communication Media Studies undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1126 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Communication Media Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Communication Media Studies students take on a median of $20,869 in debt. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
The strong Communication Media Studies programs at University At Buffalo earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. University At Buffalo Communication Media Studies students take on a median of $22,251 in debt. Read more about University At Buffalo
A rank of #3 makes Eastern Kentucky University one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Richmond, KY. Eastern Kentucky University graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Communication Media Studies program here. More on Eastern Kentucky University
A rank of #4 makes Augsburg College one of the top choices in the United States. Read the full report on Augsburg College
The strong Communication Media Studies programs at Iowa Central Community College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Read the full report on Iowa Central Community College
Merced College landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Merced College
Purdue University Northwest came in at #7 in this year's ranking. See the full Purdue University Northwest profile
University Of Rhode Island did well this year, earning the #8 position. Get the full University Of Rhode Island report
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #9 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee profile
Voorhees College
Voorhees College placed #10 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. More on Voorhees College
Wilkes University placed #11 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Wilkes University
Drake University
Drake University placed #12 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Drake University
Evergreen Valley College placed #13 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. See the full Evergreen Valley College profile
Florida Southern College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Florida Southern College report
Hiram College
Hiram College placed #15 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. More on Hiram College
King College
King College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Media Studies schools. Read more about King College
Pace University New York did well this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Pace University New York report
Suny College At Plattsburgh placed #18 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Suny College At Plattsburgh
West Los Angeles College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. More on West Los Angeles College
Western Connecticut State University placed #20 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. More on Western Connecticut State University
Augusta University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Augusta University
Gardner Webb University placed #22 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Gardner Webb University
Mcneese State University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. See the full Mcneese State University profile
Northeast Lakeview College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. See the full Northeast Lakeview College profile
Alabama State University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Alabama State University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Communication Media Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Eastern Oregon University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Eastern Oregon University
North Central State College did well this year, earning the #27 position. More on North Central State College
Samford University placed #28 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Samford University
Solano Community College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Solano Community College report
Springfield College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Get the full Springfield College report
University Of Saint Mary ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Media Studies schools. See the full University Of Saint Mary profile
George Fox University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read more about George Fox University
Keuka College
Keuka College placed #33 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. See the full Keuka College profile
North Park University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full North Park University profile
University Of The Virgin Islands did well this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full University Of The Virgin Islands report
Xavier University Of Louisiana placed #36 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Xavier University Of Louisiana report
Chabot College
Chabot College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Media Studies schools. See the full Chabot College profile
Los Angeles Harbor College placed #39 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Los Angeles Harbor College
North Idaho College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. More on North Idaho College
Raritan Valley Community College placed #41 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Raritan Valley Community College report
Southeastern Louisiana University did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Southeastern Louisiana University
Suny College At Buffalo landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Suny College At Buffalo
Westfield State University placed #44 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Westfield State University report
Bethany College West Virginia did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Bethany College West Virginia
Fordham University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Fordham University report
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #47 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus profile
El Camino College Compton Center came in at #48 in this year's ranking. More on El Camino College Compton Center
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide placed #49 among Communication Media Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide report
Marshalltown Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Media Studies schools. Read the full report on Marshalltown Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1126 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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