39
Colleges in the Southeast Region
3,624
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
communication & media studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #82 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 39 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for communication & media studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,624 degrees in communication & media studies annually.
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The media studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Communication & Media Studies rankings. We derive our Best Overall Communication & Media Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
The media studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the media studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
391
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in communication & media studies needs to look into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were approximately 391 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In NC
38
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Elon University if you wish to pursue a degree in communication & media studies. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #190 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Elon is a great university overall.
There were approximately 38 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Elon University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
270
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in communication & media studies needs to look into University of Florida. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 270 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In LA
309
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in communication & media studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #357 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 309 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
131
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the city of Tampa. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.
There were approximately 131 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In GA
34
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were about 34 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
45
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.
There were about 45 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Auburn University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
258
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
FIU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Miami. A Best Colleges rank of #262 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 258 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Florida International University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
221
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 221 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NC
74
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the city of Greensboro. A Best Colleges rank of #549 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Greensboro is a great university overall.
There were roughly 74 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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