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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

40 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

40 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–24 of 40 colleges

New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
View college details
New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 87.2%
Annual cost
$21,799/yr
Grad earnings
$67,170
SAT avg
1,231
ACT mid
26
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 31 Fee $55
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 87.2%
Annual cost
$21,799/yr
Grad earnings
$67,170
SAT avg
1,231
ACT mid
26
Apply by Apr 1 Decision May 15 Fee $55
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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $45
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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $45
View college details
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $45
View college details
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $45
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs in USA?
40 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs in USA?
University of Southern California leads with median graduate earnings of $92,498 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Thomas Edison State University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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