Best Colleges for Communications in Maryland

The best colleges for a Communications degree in Maryland, led by University of Maryland-College Park, Johns Hopkins University and Loyola University Maryland. 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 Maryland?

Based on our rankings, University of Maryland-College Park is the top-ranked college for Communications in Maryland. Other top choices include Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University Maryland, University of Maryland-Baltimore County.

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 Maryland-College Park, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University Maryland. 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 $38,260 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 $67,001 per year. Below are the highest-paying Communications programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, MD · $87,555/yr (rank #1)
University of Maryland-College Park — College Park, MD · $82,860/yr (rank #2)
Loyola University Maryland — Baltimore, MD · $82,652/yr (rank #3)
University of Maryland-Baltimore County — Baltimore, MD · $69,960/yr (rank #4)
Mount St. Mary's University — Emmitsburg, MD · $64,072/yr (rank #5)

1. University of Maryland-College Park — College Park, MD · 44.8% acceptance · SAT 1,473 · $41,186 tuition · 89% grad rate
2. Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, MD · 6.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $65,230 tuition · 94% grad rate
3. Loyola University Maryland — Baltimore, MD · 75.5% acceptance · SAT 1,290 · $57,150 tuition · 79% grad rate
4. University of Maryland-Baltimore County — Baltimore, MD · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,323 · $31,275 tuition · 70% grad rate
5. McDaniel College — Westminster, MD · 77.9% acceptance · $52,081 tuition · 63% grad rate
6. Morgan State University — Baltimore, MD · 82.2% acceptance · SAT 971 · $19,124 tuition · 41% grad rate
7. Salisbury University — Salisbury, MD · 87.5% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $22,174 tuition · 68% grad rate
8. Mount St. Mary's University — Emmitsburg, MD · 73.8% acceptance · SAT 1,176 · $48,630 tuition · 65% grad rate
9. Bowie State University — Bowie, MD · 72.4% acceptance · $19,938 tuition · 38% grad rate
10. Frostburg State University — Frostburg, MD · 89.2% acceptance · $25,814 tuition · 50% grad rate

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