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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Journalism

346 Colleges in the United States
10,658 Bachelor's Degrees
Ranked #34 in popularity, general journalism is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 346 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general journalism. Combined, these schools handed out 10,658 bachelor's degrees in general journalism to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Journalism School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Journalism Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in journalism matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Journalism ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality general journalism 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.

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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 general journalism.

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Explore the most popular colleges and universities for general journalism students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Journalism Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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451 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#1 Best Quality In MO

University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general journalism. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Missouri.

There were approximately 451 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.

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277 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a popular decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general journalism. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Minnesota.

There were roughly 277 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
243 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KS
#1 Best Quality In KS

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general journalism has to look into University of Kansas. KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Kansas.

There were roughly 243 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year.

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236 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#5 Best Quality In TX

University of North Texas is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general journalism. Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Texas.

There were roughly 236 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from University of North Texas

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233 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WI
#1 Best Quality In WI

Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Wisconsin.

There were roughly 233 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.

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207 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Georgia.

There were about 207 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent year we have data available.

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188 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Oklahoma.

There were approximately 188 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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180 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in West Virginia.

There were about 180 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent year we have data available.

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172 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Texas.

There were approximately 172 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

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167 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in New Jersey.

There were approximately 167 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.

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163 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#3 Best Quality In OH

OHIO Athens is a fairly large public university located in the town of Athens. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Ohio.

There were about 163 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from Ohio University - Athens Campus

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159 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Georgia.

There were roughly 159 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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151 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#1 Best Quality In IL

Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Illinois.

There were about 151 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
146 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IA
#1 Best Quality In IA

Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Iowa.

There were approximately 146 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from University of Iowa

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142 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN
#1 Best Quality In IN

IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bloomington. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Indiana.

There were approximately 142 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from Indiana University - Bloomington

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134 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#13 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 134 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from California State University - Northridge

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133 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#6 Best Quality In CA

SDSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Diego. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in California.

There were about 133 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from San Diego State University

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133 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Maryland.

There were approximately 133 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from University of Maryland - College Park

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131 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#7 Best Quality In GA

Located in the town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Georgia.

There were roughly 131 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from University of West Georgia

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
130 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF 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 bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Florida.

There were about 130 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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129 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CO
#2 Best Quality In CO

Colorado State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Fort Collins. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Colorado.

There were roughly 129 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.

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128 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#1 Best Quality In OR

UO is a fairly large public university located in the city of Eugene. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Oregon.

There were approximately 128 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
124 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#1 Best Quality In AR

Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Arkansas.

There were about 124 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from University of Arkansas

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122 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#3 Best Quality In TN

Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general journalism in Tennessee.

There were roughly 122 general journalism students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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113 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#11 Best Quality In CA

Fresno State is a very large public university located in the city of Fresno.

There were about 113 general journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Fresno State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general journalism from California State University - Fresno

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Boston University
Boston, MA
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Emerson College
Boston, MA
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Remaining Award Winners

This list represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Journalism badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 346 different United States general journalism schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
48 University of Houston Houston, TX
51 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for General Journalism students that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Journalism award.

Rank College Location
52 Radford University Radford, VA
53 Savannah State University Savannah, GA
54 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
55 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
55 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
55 Auburn University Auburn, AL
58 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
59 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
60 University of New Mexico - Main Campus Albuquerque, NM
60 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA
62 George Washington University Washington, DC
62 Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR
62 New Mexico State University - Main Campus Las Cruces, NM
65 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater, WI
66 American University Washington, DC
66 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
68 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
68 Baruch College New York, NY

General Journalism by Region

View the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Journalism for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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One of 5 majors within the Journalism area of study, General Journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Broadcast Journalism 802
Other Journalism 639
Photojournalism 107

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