2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Alabama

Communication & Media Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #43 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the most popular for communication and media studies students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 122 master's degrees in communication and media studies to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Other Rankings

• Best Master’s Degree Schools List

Choosing a Great Communication & Media Studies School for Your Master's Degree

The communications master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Alabama ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality communication and media studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for communication and media studies.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Communication & Media Studies in Alabama

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for communication and media studies students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Communications Students Working on Their Master's

1

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

50 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in communication and media studies has to look into The University of Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in communication and media studies in Alabama.

There were approximately 50 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in communication and media studies from The University of Alabama

2

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

22 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Alabama at Birmingham if you want to pursue a master's degree in communication and media studies. UAB is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in communication and media studies in Alabama.

There were about 22 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in communication and media studies from University of Alabama at Birmingham

3

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

15 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Auburn University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in communication and media studies. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in communication and media studies in Alabama.

There were about 15 communication and media studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in communication and media studies from Auburn University

4

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

14 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in communication and media studies. UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in communication and media studies in Alabama.

There were about 14 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in communication and media studies from University of Alabama in Huntsville

5

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL

11 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

AAMU is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Normal.

There were about 11 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at AAMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in communication and media studies from Alabama A & M University

6

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in communication and media studies in Alabama.

There were about 5 communication and media studies students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in communication and media studies from University of South Alabama

6

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#6 Best Quality In AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of West Alabama is a medium-sized public university located in the rural area of Livingston. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in communication and media studies in Alabama. More information about a master’s in communication and media studies from University of West Alabama

Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	304
Georgia	186	69
Virginia	175	111
North Carolina	167	141
Tennessee	156	73
South Carolina	141	16
Louisiana	140	54
Kentucky	140	59
Mississippi	120	12
Arkansas	119	20
West Virginia	108	1

View All Rankings >

Rankings in Majors Related to Communications

One of 5 majors within the Communication & Journalism area of study, Communication & Media Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Communications Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Speech Communication	77
Other Communication & Media Studies	31
Communications	14

Majors Similar to Communications

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Public Relations & Advertising	61
Journalism	11

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to UNU-WIDER from Helsinki, Finland. More about our data sources and methodologies.