by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Journalism Schools in Alabama ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 94 degrees in general journalism annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Journalism Schools in Alabama ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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 journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's hard to beat Auburn University if you want to pursue a degree in general journalism. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in general journalism from Auburn University
Samford University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general journalism. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Birmingham.More information about a degree in general journalism from Samford University
Explore all the Best General Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 301 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 110 |
| Georgia | 690 | 621 |
| Virginia | 630 | 135 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 276 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 41 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 76 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 125 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 54 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 256 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 211 |
General Journalism is one of 6 different types of Journalism programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Journalism | 140 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
