Communication and Journalism colleges in Maryland, ranked by graduates
9 colleges in Maryland awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in 2023: 1,065 degrees, 5.6% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (4.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Towson University graduated the most (411, 10.3% of its class). 6 of the 9 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 79%; the most selective is University of Maryland at 45%.
Communication and Journalism colleges in Maryland
Every Maryland college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its communication and journalism page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towson University | Public | 411 | 10.3% | 82% | 1220 |
| 2 | University of Maryland | Public | 361 | 4.5% | 45% | 1470 |
| 3 | Salisbury University | Public | 111 | 7.6% | 87% | 1250 |
| 4 | Morgan State University | Public | 50 | 5.3% | 82% | 1060 |
| 5 | University of Maryland Baltimore County | Public | 38 | 1.7% | 72% | 1330 |
| 6 | McDaniel College | Private | 28 | 7.1% | 78% | 1200 |
| 7 | Frostburg State University | Public | 23 | 2.8% | 89% | 1100 |
| 8 | Hood College | Private | 22 | 8.1% | 78% | 1230 |
| 9 | Stevenson University | Private | 21 | 3.1% | 79% | 1230 |
Questions about communication and journalism colleges in Maryland
What is the best college for communication and journalism in Maryland?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest communication and journalism programs in Maryland are Towson University (411), University of Maryland (361), Salisbury University (111). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Maryland college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Maryland offer communication and journalism?
9 four-year colleges in Maryland awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in 2023, 6 public and 3 private, for 1,065 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for communication and journalism in Maryland?
At the 6 public universities on this list, Maryland residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Communication and Journalism elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.