by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Journalism Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 111 degrees in journalism to qualified students.
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The journalism 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 Journalism Schools in North Carolina. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
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 Elon University if you want to pursue a degree in journalism. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their degree from the journalism program state that they receive average early career income of $34,105.
More information about a degree in journalism from Elon University
Appalachian State University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in journalism. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduating, journalism degree recipients usually earn about $27,116 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in journalism from Appalachian State UniversityExplore all the Best Journalism Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 676 |
| Florida | 282 | 353 |
| Virginia | 274 | 135 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 301 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 110 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 181 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 54 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 125 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 266 |
| Alabama | 233 | 236 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 211 |
Journalism is one of 5 different types of Communication & Journalism programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 90 |
| Other Journalism | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 2,717 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 490 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 317 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 275 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
