Top rankings highlight continued excellence across disciplines, from journalism and advertising to interactive media and film.

The University of Miami School of Communication has achieved its highest national ranking to date, securing the #15 spot on Niche’s 2025 list of Best Colleges for Communications in America. This marks a 19-place jump from the previous year, positioning the School in the top 1.1% of communication programs across the country.

“This has been a tremendous year for the School of Communication,” said Dean Karin Wilkins. “We are incredibly proud of our student experience and success, faculty scholarship and creative production, and staff dedication and service. Our accomplishments and hard work have been recognized.”

The School of Communication also saw significant gains across multiple specialized categories in Niche’s 2025 rankings including:

• #1 for Best Colleges with Broadcast Journalism Degrees in America
• #3 for Best Colleges with Game Design and Interactive Media Degrees in America
• #5 for Best Colleges with Advertising Degrees in America
• #7 for Best Colleges with Public Relations Degrees in America
• #9 for Best Colleges with Digital Communication and Media Degrees in America
• #19 for Best Colleges for Film and Photography in America

In addition to the Niche recognitions, the Department of Cinematic Arts was also named the #15 Top Film School in the U.S. by TheWrap. The School’s M.F.A. in Interactive Media was similarly recognized by Animation Career Review as one of the Top 5 Graduate UX/UI/HCI Schools and Colleges in the South.

Earlier in 2025, the School of Communication also earned multiple accolades from the Broadcast Education Association, including #5 for both Top Winning Sports Program and Top Winning News Program in addition to #10 for Top Program for Institutional Excellence in Media. Additionally, the School was ranked #5 for Best Arts & Media Management Master’s Degree Schools and #10 for Best Arts & Media Management Schools by College Factual.

These achievements reflect the School of Communication’s continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact in the ever-evolving field of communication.