Pride Points
ComArtSci by the Numbers
As one of the first communication colleges in the nation, we have the strength, skill and talent to serve the common good, in the United States and across the world. Check out our rankings, standings and awards.
- MSU’s Communication programs are ranked #5 in the world by ShanghaiRanking.
- ComArtSci ranks #13 in communications and media studies according to QS World University Rankings.
- MSU is one of the top schools for game design in North America, earning the No. 9 spot for its undergraduate program and No. 11 for its graduate program in the Princeton Review’s list of Top Schools for Video Game Design for 2024. The undergraduate program was also ranked No. 9 by U.S. News & World Report's 2023 edition of Best Colleges.
- Professional sales education and leadership program has 100% job placement before graduation the last 14/15 years.
- ComArtSci has one of the largest advertising and public relations programs in the country based on faculty, research and program offerings.
- MSU School of Journalism has been continuously accredited since 1949.
- WKAR was named TV station of the year in 2023 for the 12th time in 13 years. Additionally, WKAR has been named Michigan Public Radio Station of the Year for the second time, with the previous time being in 2018 in Public Radio Group 1. WKAR was also awarded national best noncommercial station of the year in 2016 by Michigan Association of Broadcasters & National Association of Broadcasters.
- 100+ students won awards this year for their work in film, design, advertising and sales.
Faculty and Community Accomplishments
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished at the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Our individual strength and collaborative power is essential and allows us to make extraordinary impact.
Celebrating Bob Gould: MAB Hall of Fame Inductee and Educator
2024 ComArtSci EMMY Awards Roundup
2024 ComArtSci NATAS awards roundup
MSU Esports Wins Multiple National Awards and has Highest Winning Percentage in Big 10
Associate Professor Bree Holtz recognized for service to the telehealth community through ATA fellowship
Journalism Instructor Honored For Imaginative Teaching Techniques
‘Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award’ Goes to Spartan Super-Fan
Shank Wins ‘Excellence-In-Teaching-Citations’ Award With Attentive Communication Philosophy
MSU Esports Dominates Big Ten Championships
Valeta Wensloff Earns Distinguished Academic Staff Award
2024 ComArtSci ADDY Awards Roundup
The Celebration: 2024 alumni honorees announced
The State News students win Pacemaker Awards
Scholarship puts game audio designer on a sound path for the future
Mozilla Grant Empowers African-Informed Approach to Global Technology Design
