The study sample was drawn by multi-stage sampling, and proportional stratified and purposive sampling was used to ensure that the groups in the universe were represented in proportion to their weights.It has been concluded that although there are minor problems in practice, accreditation plays a developer role for institutions.Accordingly, accreditation provides institutions with opportunities to renew, correct the deficiencies in the organizational chart, update the curriculum, strengthen the teaching staff, increase physical environments and opportunities, and develop financial resources.In this respect, accreditation in communication education in Turkey is seen as a concrete output rather than a corporate reputation provider.