2026 Best Other Communication Journalism Media Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Communication Journalism Media master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 99 colleges 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Other Communication Journalism Media Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found University Of Minnesota Twin Cities to be the best Other Communication Journalism Media school in the United States. Based in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. The median Other Communication Journalism Media program debt is $20,474. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
A rank of #2 makes Gonzaga University one of the top choices in the United States. Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit school based in Spokane, WA. About 86% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. The median Other Communication Journalism Media program debt is $25,188. Get the full Gonzaga University report
Out of the 99 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, New York University landed the #4 spot. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete their Other Communication Journalism Media program here. Read the full report on New York University
Out of the 99 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Duquesne University landed the #5 spot. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,986. Typical Other Communication Journalism Media student debt is $26,297. Read more about Duquesne University
University Of Denver landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit school based in Denver, CO. University Of Denver posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,398. The median Other Communication Journalism Media program debt is $22,534. More on University Of Denver
Mississippi College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Other Communication Journalism Media schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Clinton, MS. Mississippi College posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. Students from in state pay about $23,500 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete their Other Communication Journalism Media program here. See the full Mississippi College profile
Northeastern University did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,162. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete their Other Communication Journalism Media program here. See the full Northeastern University profile
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham placed #9 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Madison, NJ. About 66% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,468. Graduates carry a median of $24,701 in student loans. See the full Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham profile
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus did well this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Teaneck, NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $37,010. The median Other Communication Journalism Media program debt is $24,770. Read the full report on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock placed #11 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Located in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,911, while out-of-state students pay about $22,721. Students borrow a median of $27,093 to complete their Other Communication Journalism Media program here. See the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock profile
Bowie State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Bowie, MD, Bowie State University is a public institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,218 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,938. Students borrow a median of $28,474 to complete their Other Communication Journalism Media program here. Get the full Bowie State University report
Fordham University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fordham University posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. Students from in state pay about $64,470 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Read the full report on Fordham University
University Of Sacred Heart did well this year, earning the #14 position. Set in Santurce, PR, University Of Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410. The median Other Communication Journalism Media program debt is $14,493. See the full University Of Sacred Heart profile
Mt San Antonio College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. See the full Mt San Antonio College profile
Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Other Communication Journalism Media schools. Read more about Tulane University Of Louisiana
University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Siena Heights University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Siena Heights University
Ivy Tech Community College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst College did well this year, earning the #19 position. More on Elmhurst College
George Fox University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Other Communication Journalism Media schools. See the full George Fox University profile
Saint Cloud State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Other Communication Journalism Media schools. Read the full report on Saint Cloud State University
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania
Whitworth University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. More on Whitworth University
Northwestern University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read more about Northwestern University
Lake Erie College placed #25 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read the full report on Lake Erie College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Communication Journalism Media Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Trevecca Nazarene University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. More on Trevecca Nazarene University
Fairmont State University placed #27 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read the full report on Fairmont State University
Delaware County Community College placed #28 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Get the full Delaware County Community College report
Bennington College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read more about Bennington College
Norfolk State University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. See the full Norfolk State University profile
Georgia Southern University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Georgia Southern University
Webster University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Other Communication Journalism Media schools. More on Webster University
Concordia University Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Concordia University Wisconsin
New England College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read more about New England College
Saint Marys College Of California ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Other Communication Journalism Media schools. Read the full report on Saint Marys College Of California
Thiel College
Thiel College placed #36 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Get the full Thiel College report
High Point University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about High Point University
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus
Berry College
Berry College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full Berry College report
Malone University placed #40 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Get the full Malone University report
Millsaps College
Millsaps College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. More on Millsaps College
Roosevelt University placed #42 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. See the full Roosevelt University profile
Western Illinois University placed #43 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read more about Western Illinois University
Boston University placed #44 among Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read more about Boston University
Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Glendale Community College Glendale Az report
Thomas Edison State College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. See the full Thomas Edison State College profile
Prince Georges Community College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full Prince Georges Community College report
Dominican University Of California did well this year, earning the #48 position. More on Dominican University Of California
Middle Georgia State University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Other Communication Journalism Media schools. Get the full Middle Georgia State University report
Benedictine College did well this year, earning the #50 position. See the full Benedictine College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 99 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).