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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Arizona

15 accredited institutions in Arizona offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

15
Colleges
7,374
Graduates/yr
12
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Arizona

1
PublicBachelor's
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale
2,265
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$11,308
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicBachelor's
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
2,013
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$11,308
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Arizona
Tucson
912
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$11,546
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
759
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$11,015
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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5
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix
585
Graduates/yr
$9,552
Tuition
14%
Grad Rate
$12,592
Net Price <$30K
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Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
579
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$16,390
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$17,858
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Mesa Community College
Mesa
87
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Glendale Community College
Glendale
72
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Arizona Christian University
Glendale
27
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$32,497
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$24,298
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicAssociate's
Phoenix College
Phoenix
21
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale
21
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Rio Salado College
Tempe
12
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix
12
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista
6
Graduates/yr
$2,232
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Arizona Western College
Yuma
3
Graduates/yr
$2,820
In-State Tuition
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Arizona

Arizona has 15 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 7,374 graduates annually. Of these, 12 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Arizona residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.