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2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region

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Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Communication & Media Studies is the 82nd most popular major in the country with 10,266 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,626 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 97 colleges that offer a degree in communication and media studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular communication and media studies programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 446 ’s media studies degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Communication & Media Studies Report

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Out of the 97 schools in the Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #2 spot on the list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 262 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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Out of the 97 schools in the Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #3 spot on the list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 258 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full VCU Communication & Media Studies Report

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Out of the 97 schools in the Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 253 diplomas to qualified ’s media studies students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Florida International University

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Out of the 97 schools in the Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 145 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Communication & Media Studies Report

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 144 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at North Carolina A & T State University

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 189 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UF Communication & Media Studies Report

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. ETSU is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 110 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full ETSU Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #9, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 105 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of South Carolina - Columbia

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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #10, Austin Peay State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Clarksville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s media studies degrees to 102 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Austin Peay State University

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The University of West Florida did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s media studies degrees to 98 students in 2020-2021.

Full The University of West Florida Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 79 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #12, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. UofM is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 79 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of Memphis

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s media studies degrees to 77 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Middle Tennessee State University

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Auburn University is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 59 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Auburn University Communication & Media Studies Report

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North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina

North Carolina Central University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s media studies degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.

Full North Carolina Central University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia

Virginia State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Petersburg, Virginia, this small public school handed out 58 degrees to qualified ’s media studies students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Virginia State University

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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia

With a ranking of #18, Valdosta State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 57 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full VSU Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of North Carolina at Asheville landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of North Carolina at Asheville is a small school located in Asheville, North Carolina that handed out 55 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of North Carolina at Asheville

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Pembroke, North Carolina, and it awarded 51 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at UNC Pembroke

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University of North Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Florence, Alabama, this medium-sized public school handed out 41 diplomas to qualified ’s media studies students in 2020-2021.

Full University of North Alabama Communication & Media Studies Report

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Grambling State University
Grambling, Louisiana

Grambling State University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. GSU is a medium-sized school located in Grambling, Louisiana that handed out 39 ’s media studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full GSU Communication & Media Studies Report

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Bethune - Cookman University
Daytona Beach, Florida

Bethune - Cookman University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 34 degrees to qualified ’s media studies students in 2020-2021.

Full Bethune - Cookman University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

Claflin University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region list. Orangeburg, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s media studies degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.

Full Claflin University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Winston - Salem State University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston - Salem State University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Media Studies Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualified ’s media studies students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at WSSU

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