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# Best Communication Colleges in Florida (2026)

Updated September 30, 2026

Programs in this field[Advertising](/rankings/best-advertising-programs-in-florida/)[Communication and Media Studies](/rankings/best-communication-and-media-studies-programs-in-florida/)[Journalism](/rankings/best-journalism-programs-in-florida/)

This page ranks the 25 schools in Florida for Communication by median earnings of Communication graduates four years after completing. [University of Miami](/school/university-of-miami/majors/) ranks 1st on this list, with median earnings of $76,245 for its graduates four years after completing.

Across the 20 schools with a published figure, earnings range from $76,245 to $24,035, with a median of $54,140. For 3 of the listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one.

The list includes 10 public and 15 private nonprofit schools. [University of Florida](/school/university-of-florida/majors/) reports the lowest average net price at $6,541, and also posts the highest six-year completion rate at 91%.

Florida International University ranks 14th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.

## The ranked list

25 schools in list order

| Rank | School | Median Communication Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL | $76,245 | $37,244 | $15,978 | 18.9% |
|  | [University of Miami](/school/university-of-miami/majors/) reports [$76,245 in median earnings](/school/university-of-miami/outcomes/) of Communication graduates four years after completing and admits 19% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (162 graduates), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (68 graduates), Communication and Media Studies (37 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($82,999), Journalism ($71,466), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($62,053) |
| 2 | University of Florida · Gainesville, FL | $65,396 | $6,541 | $1,982 | 24.2% |
|  | With an [average net price of $6,541,](/school/university-of-florida/cost/) [University of Florida](/school/university-of-florida/majors/) graduates 91% of its students within six years. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (369 graduates), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (158 graduates), Journalism (145 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($69,600), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($62,227), Journalism ($58,150) |
| 3 | Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL | $62,394 | $11,297 | $5,938 | 24.2% |
|  | [Florida State University](/school/florida-state-university/majors/) [ranks 65th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/florida-state-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports $62,394 in median earnings for its Communication graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (215 graduates), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (92 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($65,941), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($60,876) |
| 4 | Rollins College · Winter Park, FL | $62,086 | $34,732 | $27,177 | 47.5% |
|  | [Rollins College](/school/rollins-college/majors/) posts a [six-year completion rate of 75%](/school/rollins-college/outcomes/) and an average net price of $27,177 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (73 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Communication and Media Studies ($62,086) |
| 5 | Eckerd College · Saint Petersburg, FL | $60,969 | $38,071 | $29,615 | 75.8% |
|  | Eckerd College reports $60,969 in median earnings of Communication graduates four years after completing and ranks 1459th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Communication and Media Studies ($60,969) |
| 6 | The University of Tampa · Tampa, FL | $60,052 | $36,211 | $30,011 | 40.3% |
|  | [The University of Tampa](/school/the-university-of-tampa/majors/) [admits 40% of applicants](/school/the-university-of-tampa/admissions/) and reports $60,052 in median earnings for its Communication graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (89 graduates), Communication and Media Studies (65 graduates), Journalism (11 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($63,368), Communication and Media Studies ($55,512) |
| 7 | Florida International University · Miami, FL | No published median | $9,288 | $7,003 | 54.7% |
|  | [Florida International University](/school/florida-international-university/majors/) [ranks 14th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/florida-international-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $7,003 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (413 graduates), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (287 graduates), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (62 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Communication and Media Studies ($57,376) |
| 8 | University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL | $58,468 | $10,411 | $5,816 | 40.1% |
|  | [University of Central Florida](/school/university-of-central-florida/majors/) reports [$58,468 in median earnings](/school/university-of-central-florida/outcomes/) of Communication graduates four years after completing and graduates 78% of its students within six years. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (357 graduates), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (125 graduates), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (72 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($62,140), Communication and Media Studies ($58,783), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($48,753) |
| 9 | Stetson University · Deland, FL | $58,071 | $19,372 | $15,931 | 71.6% |
|  | [Stetson University](/school/stetson-university/majors/) posts an [average net price of $19,372](/school/stetson-university/cost/) and admits 72% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (25 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Communication and Media Studies ($58,071) |
| 10 | Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL | $54,846 | $12,568 | $8,220 | 63.4% |
|  | [Florida Gulf Coast University](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/) reports [$54,846 in median earnings](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/outcomes/) for its Communication graduates four years after completing and ranks 259th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (142 graduates), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (20 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Communication and Media Studies ($56,455), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($43,420) |
| 11 | University of North Florida · Jacksonville, FL | $54,360 | $10,154 | $6,647 | 53.2% |
|  | [University of North Florida](/school/university-of-north-florida/majors/) [graduates 69% of its students within six years](/school/university-of-north-florida/outcomes/) and reports an average net price of $6,647 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (211 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Communication and Media Studies ($54,360) |
| 12 | Southeastern University · Lakeland, FL | $53,920 | $31,942 | $29,498 | 53.0% |
|  | Southeastern University reports $53,920 in median earnings of Communication graduates four years after completing and admits 53% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (37 graduates), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (27 graduates) |
| 13 | Florida Southern College · Lakeland, FL | $52,796 | $28,551 | $23,624 | 64.4% |
|  | [Florida Southern College](/school/florida-southern-college/majors/) reports [median earnings of $52,796](/school/florida-southern-college/outcomes/) for its Communication graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 71%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (43 graduates), Communication and Media Studies (5 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($52,796) |
| 14 | Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL | $51,836 | $8,752 | $3,022 | 66.1% |
|  | With an [average net price of $8,752,](/school/florida-atlantic-university/cost/) [Florida Atlantic University](/school/florida-atlantic-university/majors/) ranks 14th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 63%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (212 graduates), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (141 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Communication and Media Studies ($54,717), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($47,505) |
| 15 | University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL | $51,352 | $9,364 | $4,815 | 58.2% |
|  | [University of West Florida](/school/university-of-west-florida/majors/) [admits 58% of applicants](/school/university-of-west-florida/admissions/) and its Communication graduates earn a median of $51,352 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (108 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Communication and Media Studies ($51,352) |
| 16 | Palm Beach Atlantic University · West Palm Beach, FL | $47,847 | $28,354 | $25,570 | 82.0% |
|  | Graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University earn a median of $47,847 four years after completing, and the university admits 82% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (12 graduates), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (9 graduates) |
| 17 | Flagler College · Saint Augustine, FL | No published median | $30,525 | $21,733 | 80.8% |
|  | [Flagler College](/school/flagler-college/majors/) ranks 17th on this list, with a [six-year completion rate of 56%](/school/flagler-college/outcomes/) and an average net price of $30,525. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (31 graduates), Journalism (26 graduates), Communication and Media Studies (8 graduates) |
| 18 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University · Tallahassee, FL | $46,186 | $13,739 | $13,299 | 20.6% |
|  | [Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University](/school/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/majors/) has an [admission rate of 21%](/school/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/admissions/) and its Communication graduates earn a median of $46,186 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (58 graduates), Journalism (54 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Journalism ($50,832), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($41,861) |
| 19 | University of South Florida · Tampa, FL | No published median | $9,812 | $4,122 | 43.2% |
|  | Ranking 19th on this list, [University of South Florida](/school/university-of-south-florida/majors/) posts a [six-year completion rate of 77%](/school/university-of-south-florida/outcomes/) and an average net price of $9,812. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (329 graduates), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (233 graduates), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Communication and Media Studies ($53,810) |
| 20 | Lynn University · Boca Raton, FL | No published median | $44,089 | $40,711 | 73.5% |
|  | Lynn University admits 73% of applicants and carries an average net price of $44,089, with a six-year completion rate of 52%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (26 graduates), Communication and Media Studies (14 graduates), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (14 graduates) |
| 21 | Ave Maria University · Ave Maria, FL | No published median | $24,860 | $18,761 | 41.4% |
|  | With an admission rate of 41%, Ave Maria University ranks 21st on this list and reports a six-year completion rate of 54%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (22 graduates) |
| 22 | Bethune-Cookman University · Daytona Beach, FL | $30,852 | $12,030 | $10,896 | 88.2% |
|  | [Bethune-Cookman University](/school/bethune-cookman-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $30,852](/school/bethune-cookman-university/outcomes/) for its Communication graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 31%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (41 graduates) |
| 23 | Jacksonville University · Jacksonville, FL | $29,685 | $25,180 | $21,893 | 56.9% |
|  | Jacksonville University ranks 23rd on this list, with its Communication graduates earning a median of $29,685 two years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (9 graduates) |
| 24 | Barry University · Miami, FL | $29,444 | $22,613 | $20,804 | 77.2% |
|  | Graduates of [Barry University](/school/barry-university/majors/) earn a [median of $29,444](/school/barry-university/outcomes/) two years after completing, and the university admits 77% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (8 graduates), Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (5 graduates) |
| 25 | Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL | $24,035 | $30,371 | $26,603 | 73.2% |
|  | Nova Southeastern University reports $24,035 in median earnings for its Communication graduates two years after completing, and admits 73% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Communication and Media Studies (16 graduates) |

## How this list is ordered

Schools are ordered by the median earnings of their Communication graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only schools with a reported Communication earnings cohort in Florida appear. The figure reflects federally aided Communication completers who were working and not enrolled, measured four years after completing. For 3 of the 25 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 20 schools with a published figure. University of Miami leads University of Florida by $10,849 in median earnings, and the spread from top to bottom reaches $52,210.

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