2026 Best Communication Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools

#1

Granite State College

Manchester, NH

No school ranked higher than Granite State College this year in the United States. This public school is set in Manchester, NH. Granite State College graduates 23% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,724, with out-of-state students paying around $9,284. Graduates carry a median of $27,522 in student loans. See the full Granite State College profile

#2

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA

Out of the 410 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, San Joaquin Delta College landed the #2 spot. Set in Stockton, CA, San Joaquin Delta College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,180 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,772 for out-of-state students. San Joaquin Delta College Communication Sciences students take on a median of $6,382 in debt. See the full San Joaquin Delta College profile

#3

American River College

Sacramento, CA

The strong Communication Sciences programs at American River College earned it the #3 place in the United States. American River College is a public school based in Sacramento, CA. Students from in state pay about $1,288 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,616. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $14,105. Get the full American River College report

#4

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, ND

The strong Communication Sciences programs at Lake Region State College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Devils Lake, ND, Lake Region State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,520. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $15,784. Get the full Lake Region State College report

#5

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College came in at #5 on this year's Communication Sciences ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Norwalk, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,364, compared with $12,004 for out-of-state students. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $11,306. See the full Cerritos College profile

#6

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Pasadena, CA, Pasadena City College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, while out-of-state students pay about $10,924. Pasadena City College Communication Sciences students take on a median of $9,191 in debt. Read the full report on Pasadena City College

#7

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, Orange Coast College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,392 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,640 for out-of-state students. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $8,978. Read the full report on Orange Coast College

#8

College Of Our Lady Of The Elms

Chicopee, MA

College Of Our Lady Of The Elms came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Chicopee, MA, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,325. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $27,000. Get the full College Of Our Lady Of The Elms report

#9

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Santa Ana, CA, Santa Ana College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $10,756. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $11,196. Get the full Santa Ana College report

#10

University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

Blue Ash, OH

University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Based in Blue Ash, OH, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,106, compared with $15,904 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,408 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. More on University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

#11

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN

Southern Adventist University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Located in Collegedale, TN, Southern Adventist University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $27,300 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. See the full Southern Adventist University profile

#12

University Of Cincinnati Clermont College

Batavia, OH

University Of Cincinnati Clermont College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a public school based in Batavia, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,639, compared with $13,871 for out-of-state students. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $19,525. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Clermont College report

#13

Copiah Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS

Copiah Lincoln Community College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Wesson, MS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $5,200. More on Copiah Lincoln Community College

#14

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS

East Mississippi Community College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. East Mississippi Community College is a public school based in Scooba, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,095, with out-of-state students paying around $7,445. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $9,422. Read more about East Mississippi Community College

#15

Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Online

Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Online ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. More on Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Online

#16

Washington State University

Washington State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Washington State University

#17

Nazareth College

Nazareth College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Get the full Nazareth College report

#18

Hampton University

Hampton University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Get the full Hampton University report

#19

Ohio University Main Campus

Ohio University Main Campus placed #19 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus

#20

Purdue University Main Campus

Purdue University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus

#21

University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center came in at #21 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

#22

Viterbo University

Viterbo University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Get the full Viterbo University report

#23

University Of Scranton

University Of Scranton ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of Scranton

#24

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California placed #24 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of Southern California

#25

Portland State University

Portland State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. More on Portland State University

#26

The University Of Montana

The University Of Montana ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read more about The University Of Montana

#27

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read more about University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

#28

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #28 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#29

Gannon University

Gannon University placed #29 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Gannon University report

#30

Oakwood University

Oakwood University placed #30 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Oakwood University

#31

Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read the full report on Thomas Jefferson University

#32

Brigham Young University Provo

Brigham Young University Provo ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile

#33

Loyola University Baltimore

Loyola University Baltimore came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Get the full Loyola University Baltimore report

#34

Rush University

Rush University placed #34 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Rush University

#35

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of Oregon

#36

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro placed #36 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

#37

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo came in at #37 in this year's ranking. More on University At Buffalo

#38

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#39

Carlow University

Carlow University placed #39 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Carlow University report

#40

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University placed #40 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Georgia Southern University

#41

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa placed #41 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. See the full University Of Iowa profile

#42

University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma

University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma

#43

Holmes Community College

Holmes Community College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. See the full Holmes Community College profile

#44

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. See the full Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans profile

#45

South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University placed #45 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on South Carolina State University

#46

California State University Chico

California State University Chico landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on California State University Chico

#47

Cuny City College

Cuny City College did well this year, earning the #47 position. More on Cuny City College

#48

University Of Maine

University Of Maine placed #48 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Maine

#49

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of New Mexico Main Campus

#50

Misericordia University

Misericordia University did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Misericordia University