Communications · Arizona

Communications colleges in Arizona

CampusPin lists 39 U.S. colleges in Arizona that offer Communications programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Communications studies how messages move through media, combining writing, public speaking, and media analysis with hands-on training in PR, journalism, broadcasting, or strategic communication.

Schools in Arizona that offer Communications

Communications programs in Arizona: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 39 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

39

Public / private

19 / 20

Universities / 2-year

18 / 21

Cities represented

15

In-state tuition range

$1,181–$35,300

Median in-state tuition

$10,912

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Communications program

  • Public speaking and persuasive communication
  • Mass communication theory
  • Public relations and crisis communication
  • Journalism and reporting fundamentals
  • Digital and social media
  • Media ethics and law
  • Media writing across formats
  • Internship and portfolio capstone

Where a Communications degree can lead

  • PR / Communications Specialist
  • Journalist / Reporter
  • Content Strategist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Internal Communications Manager
  • Marketing Coordinator

Typical pay: $48,000–$70,000 early-career

A Communications major covers strategic communication, mass communication theory, public relations, journalism, broadcast, digital media, public speaking, and media ethics. Programs typically allow students to specialize: PR, advertising, journalism, organizational communication, or digital/social media. Most programs include a portfolio-building capstone and an internship.

Graduates work across PR, marketing, broadcasting, journalism, content, internal corporate communications, and public affairs. The major pairs naturally with a Marketing or Political Science double major.

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