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2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Vermont

9 Colleges
$35,586 Avg Salary
$26,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You

With 146 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication and journalism is the #22 most popular major in Vermont.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Vermont to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Vermont to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Journalism program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Colleges.

#1

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

Our analysis found University of Vermont to be the most popular school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a degree in Vermont. Located in the city of Burlington, UVM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from UVM carry an average student debt load of $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $602.

Full Communication & Journalism at University of Vermont Report

#2

Champlain College

Burlington, VT

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Champlain College is a great place for communication and journalism students. Located in the small city of Burlington, Champlain is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Communication & Journalism at Champlain College Report

#3

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT

Out of the 9 schools in Vermont that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Michael’s College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Colchester, Saint Michael's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Saint Michael's carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#4

Castleton University

Castleton, VT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Castleton University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Vermont list. Located in the town of Castleton, Castleton is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Castleton accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Vermont University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Vermont list. Northern Vermont University is a small public school located in the rural area of Johnson.

Full Communication & Journalism at Northern Vermont University Report

#6

Norwich University

Northfield, VT

Norwich University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular communication and journalism programs. Norwich is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.

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#7

Landmark College

Putney, VT

Landmark College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Putney, Landmark College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Bennington College

Bennington, VT

Bennington College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Vermont ranking. Bennington is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bennington.

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Community College of Vermont landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular communication and journalism programs. Located in the rural area of Montpelier, CCV is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Communication & Journalism at Community College of Vermont Report

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 1,039
Maine 241
Rhode Island 548
Massachusetts 3,623
Connecticut 1,467

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

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 9 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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