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Best Colleges for Communications in Connecticut

The best colleges for a Communications degree in Connecticut, led by University of Connecticut, Fairfield University and Quinnipiac University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Communications programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Communications in Connecticut?

Based on our rankings, University of Connecticut is the top-ranked college for Communications in Connecticut. Other top choices include Fairfield University, Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University.

What are the best Communications schools?

The best Communications schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Connecticut, Fairfield University, Quinnipiac University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Communications?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Communications programs is approximately $38,261 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Communications degree?

A bachelor's degree in Communications typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Communications rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Communications graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Communications programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $67,175 per year. Below are the highest-paying Communications programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Connecticut — Storrs, CT · 52.4% acceptance · SAT 1,348 · $43,712 tuition · 83% grad rate
  2. 2. Fairfield University — Fairfield, CT · 33.3% acceptance · SAT 1,335 · $58,350 tuition · 84% grad rate
  3. 3. Quinnipiac University — Hamden, CT · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,242 · $55,480 tuition · 76% grad rate
  4. 4. Sacred Heart University — Fairfield, CT · 65.4% acceptance · $50,404 tuition · 73% grad rate
  5. 5. University of New Haven — West Haven, CT · 60.4% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $47,332 tuition · 63% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Hartford — West Hartford, CT · 95.8% acceptance · SAT 1,219 · $49,075 tuition · 54% grad rate
  7. 7. Central Connecticut State University — New Britain, CT · 73.3% acceptance · SAT 1,080 · $16,550 tuition · 48% grad rate
  8. 8. Southern Connecticut State University — New Haven, CT · 91.5% acceptance · $27,378 tuition · 50% grad rate
  9. 9. Eastern Connecticut State University — Willimantic, CT · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $17,428 tuition · 58% grad rate
  10. 10. Western Connecticut State University — Danbury, CT · 87% acceptance · SAT 1,110 · $16,901 tuition · 52% grad rate

Best Colleges for Communications in Connecticut on PickACampus