Indiana vs BU for communications: which is the better choice for a communications major?

Boston University has the edge for communications. BU’s College of Communication is one of the school’s signature professional colleges, and its Boston location gives students unusually direct access to internships, media organizations, agencies, nonprofits, and corporate communications roles during the academic year. For a student who wants classroom training closely tied to day-to-day industry exposure, BU is typically the more compelling option.

The internship environment is another important separator. BU benefits from being in Boston, where students can build experience during the semester without needing to wait for summer. That matters a lot in communications, since repeated hands-on work, networking, and portfolio building often shape outcomes as much as coursework. Indiana can still offer strong experiences, especially through campus media, alumni connections, and summer internships, but the surrounding market is less dense for communications placements than Boston’s.

BU also tends to be stronger for students who want a more pre-professional, industry-facing atmosphere from the start. Indiana may appeal more if you want a bigger public-university environment, broader campus life, and potentially more flexibility across related fields. But on the specific question of communications strength plus access to real-world opportunities, BU comes out ahead.