2026 Best Publishing Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Publishing master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 33 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 reviewed 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 Publishing Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found George Washington University to be the best Publishing school in the United States. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,710. Typical Publishing student debt is $22,910. Read more about George Washington University
The strong Publishing programs at New York University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Typical Publishing student debt is $21,897. Read more about New York University
You'll be in good company at Emerson College, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Boston, MA, Emerson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Emerson College posts a six-year graduation rate of 77%. In-state tuition and fees average $57,056. The median Publishing program debt is $24,813. More on Emerson College
The strong Publishing programs at Pace University New York earned it the #4 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $53,510 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,670 in student loans. See the full Pace University New York profile
A rank of #5 makes Stephen F Austin State University one of the top choices in the United States. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school based in Nacogdoches, TX. Stephen F Austin State University graduates 53% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,128 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,968. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete their Publishing program here. See the full Stephen F Austin State University profile
University Of Houston Victoria landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Victoria, TX. University Of Houston Victoria graduates 26% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,149, while out-of-state students pay about $16,941. University Of Houston Victoria Publishing students take on a median of $24,081 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Houston Victoria
Portland State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. The median Publishing program debt is $26,475. Get the full Portland State University report
Rosemont College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Publishing schools. Get the full Rosemont College report
Minnesota State University Moorhead did well this year, earning the #9 position. More on Minnesota State University Moorhead
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Publishing schools. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield
Susquehanna University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Publishing schools. Read more about Susquehanna University
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania placed #12 among Publishing schools in the United States. More on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
Cornerstone University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Publishing schools. Read the full report on Cornerstone University
Emory And Henry College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. See the full Emory And Henry College profile
Mount St Marys College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read more about Mount St Marys College
North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Publishing schools. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
Belmont University placed #17 among Publishing schools in the United States. Read the full report on Belmont University
Hastings College
Hastings College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. More on Hastings College
Cuny City College placed #19 among Publishing schools in the United States. More on Cuny City College
The Masters College And Seminary placed #20 among Publishing schools in the United States. Read the full report on The Masters College And Seminary
Lewis Clark State College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. More on Lewis Clark State College
Mcdaniel College
Mcdaniel College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Publishing schools. Get the full Mcdaniel College report
Drexel University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Drexel University
Sussex County Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Publishing schools. Get the full Sussex County Community College report
Texas Tech University did well this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Texas Tech University profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best Publishing Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Brigham Young University Provo did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile
Northern New Mexico College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Northern New Mexico College
Cuny Brooklyn College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Get the full Cuny Brooklyn College report
Saint Bonaventure University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Publishing schools. More on Saint Bonaventure University
George Mason University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on George Mason University
Northampton County Area Community College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on Northampton County Area Community College
Rowan University
Rowan University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. More on Rowan University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Publishing schools. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 33 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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