2026 Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Communication Sciences master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 410 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search 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:
University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences is a private for-profit school based in San Marcos, CA. Read more about University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences
Out of the 410 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions landed the #2 spot. Based in Provo, UT, Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions is a private for-profit institution. Read more about Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions
Midwestern University Glendale came in at #3 on this year's Communication Sciences ranking in the United States. Located in Glendale, AZ, Midwestern University Glendale is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Midwestern University Glendale
You'll be in good company at Teachers College At Columbia University, which ranked #4 this year. Set in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Teachers College At Columbia University report
The strong Communication Sciences programs at Salus University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Elkins Park, PA, Salus University is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Salus University
Midwestern University Downers Grove placed #6 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Downers Grove, IL, Midwestern University Downers Grove is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Midwestern University Downers Grove
Loma Linda University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit school based in Loma Linda, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,960. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $27,000. More on Loma Linda University
Mgh Institute Of Health Professions landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in Boston, MA, Mgh Institute Of Health Professions is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $95,932. Graduates carry a median of $32,000 in student loans. Get the full Mgh Institute Of Health Professions report
Northwestern University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. Northwestern University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. See the full Northwestern University profile
University Of The Pacific came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Stockton, CA, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,080. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $18,500. Get the full University Of The Pacific report
Washington University In St Louis did well this year, earning the #11 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in St. Louis, MO. Washington University In St Louis posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,790. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $17,553. More on Washington University In St Louis
Vanderbilt University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Read the full report on Vanderbilt University
University Of Redlands landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in Redlands, CA, University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Redlands graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $60,878. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $25,000. More on University Of Redlands
Rush University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Located in Chicago, IL, Rush University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $33,751. Graduates carry a median of $31,206 in student loans. See the full Rush University profile
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,214, while out-of-state students pay about $22,514. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Communication Sciences students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. Read more about Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in San Antonio, TX, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, compared with $27,776 for out-of-state students. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $20,247. More on The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Saint Marys College did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Notre Dame, IN, Saint Marys College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,230. Saint Marys College Communication Sciences students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. Read the full report on Saint Marys College
Yeshiva University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Yeshiva University posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,800. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Get the full Yeshiva University report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Nevada State College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $21,833. Nevada State College Communication Sciences students take on a median of $25,909 in debt. See the full Nevada State College profile
New York Medical College placed #21 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Valhalla, NY, New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $20,000. Read more about New York Medical College
New York University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. About 88% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. New York University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $24,650 in debt. Get the full New York University report
Case Western Reserve University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cleveland, OH. Case Western Reserve University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. In-state tuition and fees average $66,608. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $25,106. More on Case Western Reserve University
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Located in New Orleans, LA, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,356, compared with $18,851 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $31,146 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Read more about Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Ithaca College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. Ithaca College graduates 76% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $52,616 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,403 in student loans. See the full Ithaca College profile
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 ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. This public school is set in Austin, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin
Marquette University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Set in Milwaukee, WI, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,170. Marquette University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Read more about Marquette University
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public school based in Chapel Hill, NC. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Loyola University Baltimore landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. Loyola University Baltimore posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. In-state tuition and fees run about $57,150. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. More on Loyola University Baltimore
James Madison University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,966, compared with $31,312 for out-of-state students. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $19,975. More on James Madison University
San Diego State University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. San Diego State University is a public school based in San Diego, CA. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,728 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,328. Graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. See the full San Diego State University profile
Pacific University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Set in Forest Grove, OR, Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Pacific University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. Students from in state pay about $56,374 in tuition and fees. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $26,170. Get the full Pacific University report
University Of Mary placed #33 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Bismarck, ND, University Of Mary 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 $22,356. Students borrow a median of $26,983 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Get the full University Of Mary report
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Located in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,086, compared with $14,714 for out-of-state students. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences Communication Sciences students take on a median of $23,106 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
California State University San Marcos landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. California State University San Marcos is a public school based in San Marcos, CA. California State University San Marcos posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,082, while out-of-state students pay about $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. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $25,232. Get the full Boston University report
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey placed #37 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Galloway, NJ, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $16,266 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,524 for out-of-state students. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $24,990. Read the full report on The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey
Baylor University placed #38 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $21,000. More on Baylor University
Duquesne University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $48,986. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $27,000. Read more about Duquesne University
Harding University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Set in Searcy, AR, Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,962. Graduates carry a median of $23,920 in student loans. Read more about Harding University
Saint Ambrose University placed #41 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Davenport, IA. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $36,658 in tuition and fees. Saint Ambrose University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $27,528 in debt. Read the full report on Saint Ambrose University
The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Located 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, compared with $25,644 for out-of-state students. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $22,500. See the full The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center profile
Calvin College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Communication Sciences schools. Set in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Calvin College graduates 74% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,350. Graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Calvin College
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Based in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. The median Communication Sciences program debt is $21,117. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
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%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $25,000. More on Minnesota State University Mankato
California State University East Bay came in at #46 in this year's ranking. California State University East Bay is a public school based in Hayward, CA. California State University East Bay graduates 48% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,583 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,183. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $18,261. Read more about California State University East Bay
Biola University placed #47 among Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Located 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. Biola University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read the full report on Biola University
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Communication Sciences students take on a median of $25,952 in debt. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
California State University Chico came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Located in Chico, CA, California State University Chico is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,472, while out-of-state students pay about $21,072. Typical Communication Sciences student debt is $19,222. Get the full California State University Chico report
University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. University Of Virginia Main Campus Communication Sciences students take on a median of $19,282 in debt. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (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).
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