How many colleges in Texas offer Communications programs?

CampusPin currently lists 154 U.S. colleges and universities in Texas that offer Communications programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Communications program in Texas?

Among the 50 Communications programs listed in Texas, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,834 to $54,844 (median around $13,989). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Communications degree lead to?

A Communications degree commonly leads to roles such as PR / Communications Specialist, Journalist / Reporter, Content Strategist, Social Media Manager. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $48,000–$70,000 early-career.

Can I apply to a Communications program in Texas with the Common App?

Many Communications programs in Texas accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Communications colleges in Texas

CampusPin lists 154 U.S. colleges in Texas 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 Texas that offer Communications

Communications programs in Texas: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 154 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

154

Public / private

15 / 35

Universities / 2-year

35 / 15

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,834–$54,844

Median in-state tuition

$13,989

Lowest published in-state tuition

Alvin Community College

$1,834

Most selective

Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary

23% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Dallas College

41,815 students

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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