2026 Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Communication Sciences master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 410 institutions 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.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences to be the best Communication Sciences school in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in San Marcos, CA. Read more about University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences
You'll be in good company at Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Provo, UT, Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions is a private for-profit institution. More on Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions
You'll be in good company at Midwestern University Glendale, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Glendale, AZ, Midwestern University Glendale is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Midwestern University Glendale profile
The strong Communication Sciences programs at Teachers College At Columbia University earned it the #4 place 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
A rank of #5 makes Salus University one of the top choices in the United States. Salus University is a private not-for-profit school based in Elkins Park, PA. Read the full report on Salus University
Midwestern University Downers Grove did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Downers Grove, IL, Midwestern University Downers Grove is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Midwestern University Downers Grove
Loma Linda University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Loma Linda, CA, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $29,960 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Loma Linda University
Mgh Institute Of Health Professions did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Boston, MA, Mgh Institute Of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $95,932. Mgh Institute Of Health Professions Communication Sciences students take on a median of $32,000 in debt. Read more about Mgh Institute Of Health Professions
Northwestern University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Evanston, IL. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $16,616. More on Northwestern University
University Of The Pacific landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit school based in Stockton, CA. University Of The Pacific graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $57,080. University Of The Pacific Communication Sciences students take on a median of $18,500 in debt. Read the full report on University Of The Pacific
Washington University In St Louis placed #11 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in St. Louis, MO. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Washington University In St Louis Communication Sciences students take on a median of $17,553 in debt. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile
Vanderbilt University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Based in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Vanderbilt University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $13,975 in debt. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
University Of Redlands ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Located in Redlands, CA, University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,878. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full University Of Redlands report
Rush University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Rush University is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $33,751. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $31,206. Get the full Rush University report
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,214, compared with $22,514 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. More on Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Set in San Antonio, TX, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $27,776. Students borrow a median of $20,247 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Read more about The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Saint Marys College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Based in Notre Dame, IN, Saint Marys College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,230. Saint Marys College Communication Sciences students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. See the full Saint Marys College profile
Yeshiva University placed #18 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Yeshiva University graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,800. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. More on Yeshiva University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Nevada State College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Henderson, NV, Nevada State College is a public institution. Nevada State College posts a six-year graduation rate of 34%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,765, with out-of-state students paying around $21,833. Students borrow a median of $25,909 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Get the full Nevada State College report
New York Medical College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Valhalla, NY, New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Read more about New York Medical College
New York University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $24,650. Read more about New York University
Case Western Reserve University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cleveland, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. In-state tuition and fees run about $66,608. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $25,106. See the full Case Western Reserve University profile
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Based in New Orleans, LA, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,356 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,851. Graduates carry a median of $31,146 in student loans. See the full Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans profile
Ithaca College did well this year, earning the #25 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,616. Ithaca College Communication Sciences students take on a median of $24,403 in debt. Read the full report on Ithaca College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #26 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report
Marquette University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Milwaukee, WI, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,170. Marquette University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Read the full report on Marquette University
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #28 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Chapel Hill, NC, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Loyola University Baltimore came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Located in Baltimore, MD, Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,150. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $27,000. More on Loyola University Baltimore
James Madison University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Based in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. James Madison University posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Graduates carry a median of $19,975 in student loans. More on James Madison University
San Diego State University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. This public school is set in San Diego, CA. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,728, compared with $21,328 for out-of-state students. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $15,000. Read the full report on San Diego State University
Pacific University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Based in Forest Grove, OR, Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Pacific University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $56,374. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $26,170. Get the full Pacific University report
University Of Mary landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Set in Bismarck, ND, University Of Mary is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Mary graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $22,356. University Of Mary Communication Sciences students take on a median of $26,983 in debt. See the full University Of Mary profile
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Set in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,086, while out-of-state students pay about $14,714. Graduates carry a median of $23,106 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
California State University San Marcos did well this year, earning the #35 position. Based in San Marcos, CA, California State University San Marcos is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,082, with out-of-state students paying around $20,682. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $15,998. See the full California State University San Marcos profile
Boston University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Located in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston University posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $25,232. More on Boston University
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Located in Galloway, NJ, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,266, compared with $24,524 for out-of-state students. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey Communication Sciences students take on a median of $24,990 in debt. More on The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey
Baylor University did well this year, earning the #38 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waco, TX. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $21,000. Read more about Baylor University
Duquesne University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,986. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Duquesne University profile
Harding University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Harding University is a private not-for-profit school based in Searcy, AR. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,962. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $23,920. Get the full Harding University report
Saint Ambrose University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Based in Davenport, IA, Saint Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $36,658. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $27,528. Read the full report on Saint Ambrose University
The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Set in Memphis, TN, The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,911 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,644. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $22,500. Get the full The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center report
Calvin College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Students from in state pay about $39,350 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. More on Calvin College
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign did well this year, earning the #44 position. Based in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Communication Sciences students take on a median of $21,117 in debt. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Set in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Minnesota State University Mankato Communication Sciences students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. More on Minnesota State University Mankato
California State University East Bay did well this year, earning the #46 position. Located in Hayward, CA, California State University East Bay is a public institution. California State University East Bay posts a six-year graduation rate of 48%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,583, while out-of-state students pay about $20,183. Students borrow a median of $18,261 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Read the full report on California State University East Bay
Biola University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Set in La Mirada, CA, Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution. Biola University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,984. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Biola University
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #48 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $25,952 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
California State University Chico did well this year, earning the #49 position. Set in Chico, CA, California State University Chico is a public institution. California State University Chico graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,472, compared with $21,072 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,222 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Read the full report on California State University Chico
University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Based in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,118, while out-of-state students pay about $61,591. Students borrow a median of $19,282 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Get the full University Of Virginia Main Campus report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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