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Best Colleges for Communications in Massachusetts

The best colleges for a Communications degree in Massachusetts, led by Boston University, Northeastern University and Boston College. 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 Massachusetts?

Based on our rankings, Boston University is the top-ranked college for Communications in Massachusetts. Other top choices include Northeastern University, Boston College, University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

What are the best Communications schools?

The best Communications schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Boston University, Northeastern University, Boston College. 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 $41,383 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 $75,520 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. Boston University — Boston, MA · 11.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $68,102 tuition · 89% grad rate
  2. 2. Northeastern University — Boston, MA · 5.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $66,162 tuition · 91% grad rate
  3. 3. Boston College — Chestnut Hill, MA · 16.4% acceptance · SAT 1,507 · $70,702 tuition · 91% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Massachusetts-Amherst — Amherst, MA · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,423 · $40,449 tuition · 83% grad rate
  5. 5. Simmons University — Boston, MA · 70% acceptance · SAT 1,316 · $46,874 tuition · 72% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Massachusetts-Boston — Boston, MA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $38,125 tuition · 49% grad rate
  7. 7. Stonehill College — Easton, MA · 66.3% acceptance · $57,490 tuition · 76% grad rate
  8. 8. Emerson College — Boston, MA · 51.3% acceptance · SAT 1,358 · $57,056 tuition · 77% grad rate
  9. 9. Endicott College — Beverly, MA · 71.2% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $40,650 tuition · 76% grad rate
  10. 10. Merrimack College — North Andover, MA · 70% acceptance · $53,962 tuition · 70% grad rate
  11. 11. Suffolk University — Boston, MA · 82.3% acceptance · SAT 1,216 · $47,550 tuition · 61% grad rate
  12. 12. Emmanuel College — Boston, MA · 75.7% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $48,550 tuition · 68% grad rate
  13. 13. Assumption University — Worcester, MA · 83% acceptance · $51,356 tuition · 75% grad rate
  14. 14. Gordon College — Wenham, MA · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,265 · $30,700 tuition · 69% grad rate
  15. 15. Fisher College — Boston, MA · 70.7% acceptance · $35,689 tuition · 28% grad rate
  16. 16. Framingham State University — Framingham, MA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $18,000 tuition · 48% grad rate
  17. 17. Bridgewater State University — Bridgewater, MA · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $17,948 tuition · 53% grad rate
  18. 18. Worcester State University — Worcester, MA · 88% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,866 tuition · 61% grad rate
  19. 19. Westfield State University — Westfield, MA · 81.4% acceptance · $18,259 tuition · 54% grad rate
  20. 20. Salem State University — Salem, MA · 95.9% acceptance · $19,531 tuition · 50% grad rate
  21. 21. Fitchburg State University — Fitchburg, MA · 86.9% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,426 tuition · 55% grad rate
  22. 22. Curry College — Milton, MA · 87.7% acceptance · SAT 1,125 · $47,970 tuition · 51% grad rate

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