Best Catholic colleges for communications and journalism in New York
Catholic colleges that offer a bachelor’s in communication, journalism, or a related field, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Catholic colleges for communications and journalism in New York15 schools
15 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in New York.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in communication and journalism, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Fordham University
Bronx, NY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass every weekday
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St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass every weekday
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St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass every weekday
- 4
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass every weekday
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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass every weekday
- 6
Siena College
Loudonville, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass every weekday
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Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass 3–4 weekdays
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Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass every weekday
- 9
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
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Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass every weekday
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Iona University
New Rochelle, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass 3–4 weekdays
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University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass 1–2 weekdays
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- 14Tie
St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass 3–4 weekdays
- 14Tie
Villa Maria College
Buffalo, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Mass 1–2 weekdays
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | $44,338 | $24,300 | $85,569 | 82% |
| St. John's University-New York | $29,999 | $25,000 | $69,571 | 66% |
| St. Bonaventure University | $27,074 | $26,000 | $57,214 | 67% |
| Niagara University | $17,248 | $25,475 | $56,196 | 75% |
| Le Moyne College | $22,277 | $23,000 | $62,731 | 73% |
| Siena College | $33,733 | $26,561 | $76,079 | 75% |
| Manhattan University | $27,256 | $26,000 | $86,316 | 64% |
| Canisius University | $17,940 | $24,250 | $60,681 | 66% |
| Molloy University | $24,347 | $27,000 | $77,789 | 70% |
| Mount Saint Mary College | $25,522 | $26,007 | $67,705 | 65% |
| Iona University | $29,188 | $25,999 | $73,595 | 56% |
| University of Mount Saint Vincent | $21,696 | $25,000 | $65,756 | 57% |
| Hilbert College | $22,723 | $24,750 | $48,309 | 56% |
| St. John Fisher University | $28,945 | $23,250 | $66,944 | 74% |
| Villa Maria College | $13,494 | $21,250 | $38,857 | 31% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.