2026 Best Communication Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Communication Sciences graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 410 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect 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 Communication Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
New York Medical College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in Valhalla, NY, New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. See the full New York Medical College profile
A rank of #2 makes Salus University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Elkins Park, PA, Salus University is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Salus University
A rank of #3 makes Teachers College At Columbia University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Teachers College At Columbia University
You'll be in good company at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio, which ranked #4 this year. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,991, with out-of-state students paying around $27,776. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $20,247. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Mgh Institute Of Health Professions came in at #5 on this year's Communication Sciences ranking in the United States. Mgh Institute Of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $95,932. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $32,000. Read more about Mgh Institute Of Health Professions
California State University San Marcos came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in San Marcos, CA, California State University San Marcos is a public institution. California State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,082 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,682 for out-of-state students. California State University San Marcos Communication Sciences students take on a median of $15,998 in debt. More on California State University San Marcos
University Of Georgia placed #7 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $19,500. Get the full University Of Georgia report
California State University Northridge did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Northridge, CA, California State University Northridge is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $7,458 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,058. Graduates carry a median of $15,356 in student loans. See the full California State University Northridge profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $25,952 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school based in College Park, MD. University Of Maryland College Park posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
Marywood University placed #11 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Scranton, PA. Marywood University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,420. Graduates carry a median of $24,187 in student loans. Get the full Marywood University report
San Diego State University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in San Diego, CA, San Diego State University is a public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,728, compared with $21,328 for out-of-state students. San Diego State University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $15,000 in debt. More on San Diego State University
The University Of Texas At El Paso placed #13 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Based in El Paso, TX, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. The University Of Texas At El Paso posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Students borrow a median of $19,819 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At El Paso
California State University Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #14 position. Set in Los Angeles, CA, California State University Los Angeles is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,164, while out-of-state students pay about $19,764. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $12,500. More on California State University Los Angeles
Arizona State University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Arizona State University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $20,536 in debt. See the full Arizona State University profile
California State University Dominguez Hills came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Carson, CA, California State University Dominguez Hills is a public institution. California State University Dominguez Hills posts a six-year graduation rate of 43%. Students from in state pay about $7,454 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,054. California State University Dominguez Hills Communication Sciences students take on a median of $15,886 in debt. More on California State University Dominguez Hills
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $21,500. More on Missouri State University Springfield
Texas Womans University placed #18 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Denton, TX. About 49% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,640, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $17,463. See the full Texas Womans University profile
Florida International University placed #19 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Florida International University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $19,349 in debt. Read more about Florida International University
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Communication Sciences students take on a median of $25,987 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Portland State University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Portland State University is a public school based in Portland, OR. Portland State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. Students from in state pay about $11,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Students borrow a median of $23,907 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Get the full Portland State University report
University Of Memphis landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Memphis, TN. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,728, compared with $15,384 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,315 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Get the full University Of Memphis report
Brescia University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. See the full Brescia University profile
Radford University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Get the full Radford University report
Saint Josephs University placed #25 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Saint Josephs University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Communication Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Baylor University placed #26 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Baylor University
University Of Utah ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Get the full University Of Utah report
West Coast University Orange County did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on West Coast University Orange County
Northwest State Community College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Northwest State Community College
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Akron Main Campus
Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions came in at #32 in this year's ranking. See the full Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions profile
University Of Louisiana Lafayette did well this year, earning the #33 position. More on University Of Louisiana Lafayette
Depaul University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Depaul University
Hebrew Theological College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full Hebrew Theological College report
James Madison University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full James Madison University profile
Lake Region State College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Lake Region State College report
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report
Pace University New York came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on Pace University New York
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign report
Phoenix College
Phoenix College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read the full report on Phoenix College
Springfield College placed #42 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Springfield College
Suny College At Plattsburgh did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Suny College At Plattsburgh
University Of The District Of Columbia placed #44 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia
Western Michigan University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. See the full Western Michigan University profile
Walla Walla University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Walla Walla University
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Southern Mississippi
Worcester State University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Worcester State University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #49 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
University Of Vermont landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Vermont
Related Communication Sciences Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Communication Sciences Schools (All Levels)
- Best Communication Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Communication Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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).