by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for communication & media studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,712 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies to qualified students.
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The media studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality media studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication & media studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for communication & media studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies has to check out University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Elon University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Elon University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies has to look into University of South Florida - Main Campus. USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tampa.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies needs to check out Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Auburn University
FIU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Miami.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Florida International University
Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Virginia Commonwealth University
UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the large city of Greensboro.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Middle Tennessee State University
Explore the best communication & media studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 489 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 340 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 913 |
| Georgia | 453 | 96 |
| Virginia | 421 | 364 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 241 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 29 |
| Alabama | 320 | 107 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 437 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 11 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 47 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 16 |
One of 3 majors within the Communication & Media Studies area of study, Communication & Media Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 6,219 |
| Communications | 1,421 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 447 |
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