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2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut

14 Colleges
$32,706 Avg Salary
$25,824 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, communication and media studies students earned 911 degrees and certificates from a Connecticut school, making the subject the 9th in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Connecticut to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Media Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the communications bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Connecticut.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Connecticut the most popular school in Connecticut for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCONN is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Storrs.

About 55% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 45% are male.

On average, communications graduates from UCONN take out $22,213 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $433, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sacred Heart University is a great place for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Sacred Heart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield.

Of the 91 students majoring in communications at Sacred Heart, 32% are male and 68% are female.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $664, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Sacred Heart University Report

#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fairfield University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield.

Women make up 77% of the communications majors at the school.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $602, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Fairfield University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Connecticut State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and media studies schools in Connecticut. Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, SCSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 69 students majoring in communications at SCSU, 49% are male and 51% are female.

On average, communications graduates from SCSU take out $25,331 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $246, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Southern Connecticut State University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Eastern Connecticut State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and media studies schools in Connecticut. Located in the fringe town of Willimantic, ECSU is a public college with a small student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 38% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communications graduates from ECSU carry an average student debt load of $22,233. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $240, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Western Connecticut State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Located in the small city of Danbury, WestConn is a public college with a small student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 38% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at WestConn accumulate an average of around $26,303 in student debt.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Western Connecticut State University Report

#7

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT

With a ranking of #7, University of Hartford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford.

About 64% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 36% are male.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $512, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Central Connecticut State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. CCSU is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of New Britain.

Women make up 47% of the communications majors at the school.

On average, communications graduates from CCSU take out $24,722 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#9

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and media studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 27 students majoring in communications at Quinnipiac, 52% are male and 48% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communications graduates from Quinnipiac carry an average student debt load of $23,733.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Quinnipiac University Report

#9

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

University of New Haven did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and media studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. University of New Haven is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Haven.

About 44% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 56% are male.

On average, communications graduates from University of New Haven take out $24,047 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $677, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication & Media Studies at University of New Haven Report

Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 2,165
New Hampshire 287
Maine 124
Rhode Island 337
Vermont 60

One of 5 majors within the area of study, communication and media studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Relations & Advertising 21,099
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 17,669
Journalism 13,552
Communication & Journalism (Other) 1,128
Publishing 336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to UNU-WIDER from Helsinki, Finland.

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