<p>Syracuse has arguably the best broadcast journalism program around. Mizzou is up there, but they are stronger in print than they are in broadcast. Northwestern also has a good overall reputation when it comes to journalism. Basically, Syracuse, Mizzou, and Northwestern are the top 3 in the country for communications (the order of those three is subject to plenty of debate!).</p>
<p>I'm only really experienced with Syracuse's journalism school, but I can tell you that their strengths are in broadcast and magazine journalism. Their magazine journalism program is excellent, and having a degree from SU's Newhouse goes a long way at the big-time magazine publications in NYC, believe me. Also, ESPN and other TV networks seem to gobble up Newhouse graduates as soon as they are available! </p>
<p>Maybe someone else can fill you in on Northwestern and Mizzou...?</p>