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Best Colleges for Communications in Indiana

The best colleges for a Communications degree in Indiana, led by Purdue University-Main Campus, Indiana University-Bloomington and Ball State 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 Indiana?

Based on our rankings, Purdue University-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Communications in Indiana. Other top choices include Indiana University-Bloomington, Ball State University, University of Southern Indiana.

What are the best Communications schools?

The best Communications schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Purdue University-Main Campus, Indiana University-Bloomington, Ball State 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 $32,051 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 $58,058 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. Purdue University-Main Campus — West Lafayette, IN · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,364 · $28,794 tuition · 83% grad rate
  2. 2. Indiana University-Bloomington — Bloomington, IN · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,313 · $41,891 tuition · 80% grad rate
  3. 3. Ball State University — Muncie, IN · 85.5% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $29,630 tuition · 62% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Southern Indiana — Evansville, IN · 95.8% acceptance · SAT 1,141 · $22,907 tuition · 48% grad rate
  5. 5. DePauw University — Greencastle, IN · 57.2% acceptance · SAT 1,340 · $59,070 tuition · 75% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN · 66.5% acceptance · $37,200 tuition · 56% grad rate
  7. 7. Valparaiso University — Valparaiso, IN · 89.4% acceptance · SAT 1,178 · $48,450 tuition · 70% grad rate
  8. 8. Hanover College — Hanover, IN · 83.7% acceptance · SAT 1,201 · $44,638 tuition · 67% grad rate
  9. 9. Franklin College — Franklin, IN · 69.8% acceptance · SAT 1,145 · $38,710 tuition · 60% grad rate
  10. 10. Purdue University Northwest — Hammond, IN · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,024 · $16,094 tuition · 43% grad rate
  11. 11. Indiana University-East — Richmond, IN · 67.2% acceptance · SAT 1,061 · $22,811 tuition · 40% grad rate
  12. 12. Indiana State University — Terre Haute, IN · 80.8% acceptance · $22,322 tuition · 43% grad rate
  13. 13. Huntington University — Huntington, IN · 75.6% acceptance · SAT 1,052 · $31,870 tuition · 64% grad rate
  14. 14. Indiana University-South Bend — South Bend, IN · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $22,811 tuition · 40% grad rate
  15. 15. Indiana University-Southeast — New Albany, IN · 84.5% acceptance · SAT 1,072 · $22,811 tuition · 39% grad rate
  16. 16. Indiana University-Kokomo — Kokomo, IN · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,065 · $22,811 tuition · 46% grad rate

Best Colleges for Communications in Indiana on PickACampus