Earning it's rank of No. 1 in the nation by Education-Portal is Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Communications. This New York based university was also raked one of the top 10 communications colleges in the U.S. and best Northeastern college for 2010 by the Princeton Review. Since the school's founding in 1870, Syracuse University has grown to become one of the most respected schools of higher education in the nation.
Syracuse University
306 Steele Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
315- 443-4357
syr.edu
As of 2010, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was listed as No. 2 in the nation. The College of Media offers communications majors a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with an emphasis in broadcast journalism designed to prepare them for the challenging world of broadcasting.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
901 West Illinois St,
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-0302
illinois.edu
Located in Athens, the University of Georgia has a student population of 34,180 and ranks No. 3 in excellence according the Education-Portal website. The school's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication is one of the oldest communication programs in the country. Its three departments, which include journalism, advertising and public relations and telecommunications, consistently are ranked among the very best in the nation, according to the school's website. Grady's graduate program in radio/television is ranked 12th in the nation according to the U.S.News and World Report.
Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication
Journalism Building
120 Hooper St.
Athens, Georgia 30602
706-542-1704
grady.uga.edu
USC's Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism came in No. 4 in the Education-Portal rankings. Located in Los Angeles, the University of Southern California boasts a total of 33,747 students as of 2010. The school boasts a top-ranked faculty, according to its website, and offers master's and doctoral programs in communications fields as well as undergraduate degrees.
University-Southern California
1975 Zonal Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
323-442-1004
usc.edu
University of Colorado at Boulder, located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains is ranks No. 5 according to Education-Portal. Students with an interest in the industry will receive extensive education in the fields of broadcasting and journalism through lectures taught by actual professionals in the field of communications. Students also are encouraged to complete their own live programs for submission and review in order to obtain critical feedback.
University of Colorado at Boulder
1505 University Ave.
Boulder, CO 80309
303-492-2679
colorado.edu
Ranked No. 6 in the nation by Education-Portal, The University of Missouri is responsible for the education of more than 30,000 students. According to it's website, the University of Missouri's School of Journalism produced four national winners as well as four national finalists in the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards. In April 2010, the school was honored with the ACES Glamann Award for Contributions to Editing.
Missouri School of Journalism
Administrative Offices
120 Neff Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-1045
journalism.missouri.edu
Located on the sandy beaches of Miami, the University of Miami School of Communications has earned high marks at No. 7 in the nation by Education-Portal in regards for its communications and broadcast journalism program. According to it's website, broadcasting students consistently win regional and national awards in scholastic competitions.
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida 33124
305-284-2211
miami.edu
Boston is home to more than baked beans. It is also home to the world famous Boston College, which earns it's place as No. 8 in the Education-Portal rankings.. Boston College's Arts and Sciences program offers a comprehensive selection of programs focused on communications and broadcasting. Students produce their own television show as well as produce pieces to be used on the radio as part of the curriculum.
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-552-8000
bc.edu
Coming in at No. 9 according to Education-Portal is Marquette University College of Communication, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The communications program consists of a structured combination of hands-on learning experience and intensive class room instruction.
Marquette University
615 N. 11th St.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
414-288-7710
marquette.edu
Located in the deep south, Winthrop University is No. 10 on Education-Portal's list of top communications and broadcasting programs. The Rock Hill, South Carolina, school was home to more than 6,000 students as of spring 2010. The School of Mass Communications is consistently highly ranked by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.
Winthrop University
School of Mass Communications
219 Johnson Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733
803-323-2121
winthrop.edu