2026 Best Communication Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Communication Sciences certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 410 schools 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.
To help you make your decision, 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 Communication Sciences Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Northern Arizona University this year in the United States. Located in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,800 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Read more about Northern Arizona University
Arizona State University came in at #2 on this year's Communication Sciences ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Arizona State University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $20,536 in debt. Get the full Arizona State University report
You'll be in good company at Cerritos College, which ranked #3 this year. Cerritos College is a public school based in Norwalk, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,364, with out-of-state students paying around $12,004. Students borrow a median of $11,306 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. More on Cerritos College
California State University San Bernardino came in at #4 on this year's Communication Sciences ranking in the United States. Get the full California State University San Bernardino report
The University Of Tennessee came in at #5 on this year's Communication Sciences ranking in the United States. Read more about The University Of Tennessee
William Paterson University Of New Jersey did well this year, earning the #6 position. Read more about William Paterson University Of New Jersey
Depaul University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Depaul University
South Mountain Community College placed #8 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full South Mountain Community College report
University Of The Pacific placed #9 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about University Of The Pacific
Auburn University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Auburn University
Cuny Hunter College did well this year, earning the #11 position. More on Cuny Hunter College
Cuny Queens College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Get the full Cuny Queens College report
Radford University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Radford University report
Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions did well this year, earning the #14 position. See the full Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions profile
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
West Texas A And M University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Get the full West Texas A And M University report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro placed #17 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo did well this year, earning the #18 position. More on Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo
West Coast University Dallas did well this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full West Coast University Dallas report
University Of Wisconsin River Falls ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read more about University Of Wisconsin River Falls
Columbia College South Carolina placed #21 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Columbia College South Carolina profile
Grand Valley State University placed #22 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Grand Valley State University
Ouachita Baptist University placed #23 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Ouachita Baptist University
Thomas Jefferson University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. More on Thomas Jefferson University
Indiana State University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Indiana State University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Communication Sciences Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Louisiana Lafayette came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Gordon College
Gordon College placed #28 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Gordon College
Misericordia University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Misericordia University report
Arizona State University Skysong landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Arizona State University Skysong
Tarleton State University placed #31 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Tarleton State University report
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania placed #32 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania
California State University East Bay did well this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full California State University East Bay report
Carlow University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. More on Carlow University
Louisiana Tech University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Get the full Louisiana Tech University report
Augustana College Illinois ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read more about Augustana College Illinois
Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio placed #37 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio
Minot State University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. See the full Minot State University profile
University Of North Texas landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of North Texas
Harding University did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on Harding University
Northern Michigan University placed #41 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Northern Michigan University profile
Case Western Reserve University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. See the full Case Western Reserve University profile
Suny At Fredonia
Suny At Fredonia placed #43 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Suny At Fredonia
Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Online placed #44 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Online
Fort Hays State University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Fort Hays State University
Burlington County College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Burlington County College
Phoenix College
Phoenix College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Phoenix College
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma placed #48 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. See the full University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma profile
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport placed #49 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla
Related Communication Sciences Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Communication Sciences Schools (All Levels)
- Best Communication Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 410 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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