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Best Colleges for Communications in New York

The best colleges for a Communications degree in New York, led by Cornell University, New York University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 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 New York?

Based on our rankings, Cornell University is the top-ranked college for Communications in New York. Other top choices include New York University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Syracuse University.

What are the best Communications schools?

The best Communications schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Cornell University, New York University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 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 $46,119 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 $82,256 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. Cornell University — Ithaca, NY · 8.8% acceptance · SAT 1,535 · $69,314 tuition · 95% grad rate
  2. 2. New York University — New York, NY · 9.2% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $62,796 tuition · 88% grad rate
  3. 3. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — Troy, NY · 63.5% acceptance · SAT 1,456 · $64,081 tuition · 84% grad rate
  4. 4. Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY · 45.9% acceptance · SAT 1,375 · $65,528 tuition · 84% grad rate
  5. 5. Fordham University — Bronx, NY · 59.3% acceptance · SAT 1,418 · $64,915 tuition · 82% grad rate
  6. 6. Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester, NY · 66.9% acceptance · SAT 1,383 · $59,274 tuition · 70% grad rate
  7. 7. University at Buffalo — Buffalo, NY · 74.2% acceptance · SAT 1,295 · $31,536 tuition · 75% grad rate
  8. 8. Vassar College — Poughkeepsie, NY · 18.6% acceptance · SAT 1,494 · $71,030 tuition · 91% grad rate
  9. 9. Stony Brook University — Stony Brook, NY · 49% acceptance · SAT 1,419 · $32,741 tuition · 76% grad rate
  10. 10. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College — New York, NY · 47.5% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,414 tuition · 72% grad rate
  11. 11. University of Rochester — Rochester, NY · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,488 · $67,080 tuition · 85% grad rate
  12. 12. CUNY City College — New York, NY · 60% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $15,290 tuition · 57% grad rate
  13. 13. CUNY Hunter College — New York, NY · 53.8% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $15,332 tuition · 57% grad rate
  14. 14. CUNY Brooklyn College — Brooklyn, NY · 58.4% acceptance · SAT 1,140 · $15,402 tuition · 54% grad rate
  15. 15. Touro University — New York, NY · 60.8% acceptance · SAT 1,348 · $22,450 tuition · 72% grad rate
  16. 16. Clarkson University — Potsdam, NY · 77.4% acceptance · SAT 1,304 · $59,398 tuition · 75% grad rate
  17. 17. St Lawrence University — Canton, NY · 54.3% acceptance · SAT 1,371 · $65,900 tuition · 79% grad rate
  18. 18. Siena College — Loudonville, NY · 69% acceptance · SAT 1,254 · $46,580 tuition · 75% grad rate
  19. 19. Marist University — Poughkeepsie, NY · 56.5% acceptance · SAT 1,295 · $47,750 tuition · 80% grad rate
  20. 20. University at Albany — Albany, NY · 69.1% acceptance · $31,256 tuition · 61% grad rate
  21. 21. Ithaca College — Ithaca, NY · 69% acceptance · SAT 1,312 · $53,540 tuition · 76% grad rate
  22. 22. The New School — New York, NY · 63.5% acceptance · $58,694 tuition · 69% grad rate
  23. 23. Hofstra University — Hempstead, NY · 68.1% acceptance · SAT 1,319 · $57,660 tuition · 69% grad rate
  24. 24. St. John Fisher University — Rochester, NY · 66.4% acceptance · SAT 1,214 · $41,190 tuition · 74% grad rate
  25. 25. State University of New York at New Paltz — New Paltz, NY · 61.6% acceptance · SAT 1,265 · $18,822 tuition · 72% grad rate

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