2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree School for You
Communication & Journalism is the #11 most popular major in the country with 120,571 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 224 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Journalism program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Communication & Journalism
Our analysis found Temple University to be the most popular school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.
About 64% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 36% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Syracuse University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and journalism schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Of the 581 students majoring in communication and journalism at Syracuse, 38% are male and 62% are female.
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Out of the 224 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Towson is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Towson.
Of the 469 students majoring in communication and journalism at Towson, 45% are male and 55% are female.
Out of the 224 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the # 4 spot on the list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.
Women make up 67% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and journalism schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
Of the 390 students majoring in communication and journalism at UMCP, 32% are male and 68% are female.
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New York University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 368 students majoring in communication and journalism at NYU, 15% are male and 85% are female.
With a ranking of #7, University at Buffalo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Buffalo.
Of the 346 students majoring in communication and journalism at University at Buffalo, 40% are male and 60% are female.
Ithaca College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. Ithaca is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Ithaca.
Women make up 61% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
Rowan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and journalism students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.
Women make up 54% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
With a ranking of #10, University at Albany did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 56% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 44% are male.
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Montclair State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 40% are male.
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Fashion Institute of Technology ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. FIT SUNY is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York.
Of the 280 students majoring in communication and journalism at FIT SUNY, 11% are male and 89% are female.
With a ranking of #13, Fordham University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Of the 267 students majoring in communication and journalism at Fordham U, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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With a ranking of #14, Pace University - New York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pace University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
About 79% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 21% are male.
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With a ranking of #15, SUNY New Paltz did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. SUNY New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of New Paltz.
Of the 236 students majoring in communication and journalism at SUNY New Paltz, 42% are male and 58% are female.
Hofstra University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and journalism students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Hofstra is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead.
Of the 226 students majoring in communication and journalism at Hofstra, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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Marist College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 60% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
SUNY Oswego did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and journalism students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. SUNY Oswego is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Oswego.
Of the 192 students majoring in communication and journalism at SUNY Oswego, 55% are male and 45% are female.
American University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 76% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 24% are male.
St John’s University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and journalism students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Queens.
Of the 190 students majoring in communication and journalism at STJ, 34% are male and 66% are female.
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With a ranking of #21, Howard University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
About 84% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 16% are male.
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With a ranking of #22, SUNY Oneonta did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. SUNY Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Oneonta.
Of the 186 students majoring in communication and journalism at SUNY Oneonta, 37% are male and 63% are female.
With a ranking of #23, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Bloomsburg is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Bloomsburg.
About 61% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 39% are male.
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University of Delaware landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 82% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 163 students majoring in communication and journalism at Kutztown University, 52% are male and 48% are female.
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Rest of the Top Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Communication & Journalism students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Queens College | Queens, NY |
| 35 | SUNY Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY |
| 36 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ |
| 37 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus | Indiana, PA |
| 38 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 38 | The College at Brockport | Brockport, NY |
| 38 | Purchase College | Purchase, NY |
| 41 | Baruch College | New York, NY |
| 42 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ |
| 43 | Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
| 43 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ |
Best Communication & Journalism Colleges by State
Explore the best communication and journalism colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,294 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,792 |
| New York | 9,731 |
| Maryland | 1,929 |
| Delaware | 271 |
| District of Columbia | 1,028 |
Communication & Journalism Related Majors
Communication & Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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 Josh Hallett.
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