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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Maryland

7 Colleges
$36,261 Avg Salary
$28,145 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You

With 268 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication and journalism is the #16 most popular major in Maryland.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Maryland to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Maryland

Check out the communication and journalism programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Maryland Schools in Communication & Journalism

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the best school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for communication and journalism students. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Out of the 7 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Loyola University Maryland landed the # 3 spot on the list. Loyola Maryland is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

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Out of the 7 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland Global Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Towson University

Towson, MD

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Towson University is a great place for communication and journalism students. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Maryland list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Bowie State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New York 1,714
Pennsylvania 367
New Jersey 102
District of Columbia 475
Delaware 6

Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 5,059
Public Relations & Advertising 2,828
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 2,562
Journalism 1,238
Communication & Journalism (Other) 341
Publishing 214

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 199,724
Psychology 42,013
Social Sciences 22,292
Library Science 5,929
History 4,391

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.

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