2026 Best Communication Sciences Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

Our analysis found Northern Arizona University to be the best Communication Sciences school in the United States. Northern Arizona University is a public school based in Flagstaff, AZ. About 61% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Students borrow a median of $20,800 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Get the full Northern Arizona University report

#2

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

Out of the 410 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Arizona State University landed the #2 spot. Located 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. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $20,536. Read the full report on Arizona State University

#3

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

The strong Communication Sciences programs at Cerritos College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Norwalk, CA, Cerritos College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,364, compared with $12,004 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans. See the full Cerritos College profile

#4

Cuny Brooklyn College

Out of the 410 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Cuny Brooklyn College landed the #4 spot. Get the full Cuny Brooklyn College report

#5

Indiana State University

A rank of #5 makes Indiana State University one of the top choices in the United States. More on Indiana State University

#6

University Of The District Of Columbia

University Of The District Of Columbia placed #6 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia

#7

Hofstra University

Hofstra University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Hofstra University report

#8

The University Of Texas At Tyler

The University Of Texas At Tyler did well this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Tyler

#9

Hampton University

Hampton University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. See the full Hampton University profile

#10

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

#11

Carlow University

Carlow University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Carlow University

#12

Freed Hardeman University

Freed Hardeman University placed #12 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Freed Hardeman University report

#13

Granite State College

Granite State College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read more about Granite State College

#14

Texas A And M International University

Texas A And M International University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. More on Texas A And M International University

#15

Viterbo University

Viterbo University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Viterbo University report

#16

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus did well this year, earning the #16 position. More on Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

#17

North Carolina A And T State University

North Carolina A And T State University placed #17 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about North Carolina A And T State University

#18

Thiel College

Thiel College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. More on Thiel College

#19

Cuny City College

Cuny City College placed #19 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Cuny City College report

#20

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on North Carolina Central University

#21

Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. More on Rhode Island College

#22

Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College did well this year, earning the #22 position. More on Lebanon Valley College

#23

Marywood University

Marywood University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Marywood University

#24

Northwestern University

Northwestern University placed #24 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Northwestern University

#25

Mississippi University For Women

Mississippi University For Women came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Get the full Mississippi University For Women report

#26

Trinity Christian College

Trinity Christian College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. More on Trinity Christian College

#27

California State University San Marcos

California State University San Marcos did well this year, earning the #27 position. More on California State University San Marcos

#28

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus

#29

Texas State University San Marcos

Texas State University San Marcos came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on Texas State University San Marcos

#30

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Iowa profile

#31

West Liberty University

West Liberty University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. See the full West Liberty University profile

#32

Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University placed #32 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Francis Marion University

#33

University Of Missouri Columbia

University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report

#34

Saint Josephs University

Saint Josephs University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Saint Josephs University

#35

University Of Louisiana Lafayette

University Of Louisiana Lafayette landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Louisiana Lafayette

#36

Paradise Valley Community College

Paradise Valley Community College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full Paradise Valley Community College profile

#37

Temple University

Temple University placed #37 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Temple University profile

#38

Touro College

Touro College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Touro College

#39

Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College placed #39 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Estrella Mountain Community College report

#40

Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on Orange Coast College

#41

Lamar University

Lamar University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Lamar University

#42

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg placed #42 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

#43

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #43 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Rutgers University New Brunswick

#44

University Of South Carolina Columbia

University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #44 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about University Of South Carolina Columbia

#45

Nazareth College

Nazareth College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Read more about Nazareth College

#46

Marymount Manhattan College

Marymount Manhattan College placed #46 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Marymount Manhattan College

#47

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Ohio University Zanesville Campus placed #47 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Ohio University Zanesville Campus report

#48

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Middle Tennessee State University

#49

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile

#50

Illinois State University

Illinois State University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Illinois State University