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2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major

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Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 881 people earned their degree in broadcast journalism, making the major the 457th most popular in the United States.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major” ranking looked at 83 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular broadcast journalism programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for broadcast journalism students.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Syracuse University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s broadcast journalism degrees to 116 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Syracuse Broadcast Journalism Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a large school located in Norman, Oklahoma that handed out 59 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Broadcast Journalism at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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The College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The College at Brockport. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major. SUNY Brockport is a medium-sized public school situated in Brockport, New York. It awarded 58 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Broadcast Journalism at The College at Brockport

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 53 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 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.

Full UofSC Broadcast Journalism Report

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Out of the 83 schools in the Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington State University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 47 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Wazzu Broadcast Journalism Report

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University of Central Oklahoma landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major ranking. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, this fairly large public school awarded 44 diplomas to qualified ’s broadcast journalism students in 2020-2021.

Full University of Central Oklahoma Broadcast Journalism Report

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

With a ranking of #6, Western Kentucky University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this fairly large public school handed out 44 degrees to qualified ’s broadcast journalism students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Broadcast Journalism at Western Kentucky University

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University of North Texas ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 40 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Broadcast Journalism at University of North Texas

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Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major ranking, coming in at #9. Morgan State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 37 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Morgan State University Broadcast Journalism Report

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. NKU is a public institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Broadcast Journalism at NKU

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major ranking. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Broadcast Journalism at UNL

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Chapman University
Orange, California

With a ranking of #12, Chapman University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. Orange, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s broadcast journalism degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Broadcast Journalism at Chapman University

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Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, New York

With a ranking of #13, Onondaga Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. OCC is a medium-sized school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 25 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Full OCC Broadcast Journalism Report

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York

With a ranking of #14, Brooklyn College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. Brooklyn College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Broadcast Journalism at Brooklyn College

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. U Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 ’s broadcast journalism degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full U Miami Broadcast Journalism Report

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Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey

Ocean County College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major ranking. Toms River, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s broadcast journalism degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

Full OCC Broadcast Journalism Report

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington

With a ranking of #17, Gonzaga University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. Located in Spokane, Washington, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 16 degrees to qualified ’s broadcast journalism students 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 school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Broadcast Journalism at Gonzaga University

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

North Greenville University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major ranking, coming in at #17. North Greenville is a small school located in Tigerville, South Carolina that handed out 16 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Broadcast Journalism at North Greenville University

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University of Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania

University of Scranton landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major ranking. University of Scranton is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s broadcast journalism degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Scranton Broadcast Journalism Report

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Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio

Central State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major ranking, coming in at #20. Central State University is a medium-sized school located in Wilberforce, Ohio that handed out 13 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Broadcast Journalism at Central State University

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Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma

Cameron University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major ranking. Cameron University is a small school located in Lawton, Oklahoma that handed out 13 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Cameron University Broadcast Journalism Report

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West Texas A&M University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. This medium-sized school is located in Canyon, Texas, and it awarded 8 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Broadcast Journalism at West Texas A&M University

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Langston University
Langston, Oklahoma

With a ranking of #22, Langston University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. Langston University is a small public school situated in Langston, Oklahoma. It awarded 8 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Broadcast Journalism at Langston University

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SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York

SUNY Plattsburgh landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major ranking. SUNY Plattsburgh is a small school located in Plattsburgh, New York that handed out 7 ’s broadcast journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Broadcast Journalism at SUNY Plattsburgh

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Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #24, Widener University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Broadcast Journalism Major list. This medium-sized school is located in Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 7 ’s broadcast journalism 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%.

Read more about Broadcast Journalism at Widener University

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