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2025 Best Communication & Journalism Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

2 Colleges in Virginia
49 Doctor's Degrees
$72,990 Avg Early-Career Salary
You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a Doctor's Degree in communication & journalism. It is ranked #22 out of 36 major degree programs in terms of popularity. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of communication & journalism. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 49 doctor's degrees in communication & journalism during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for communication & journalism students working on their doctor's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communication & Journalism Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Communication & Journalism in Virginia

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in communication & journalism.

Top Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Communication & Journalism

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

Liberty University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in communication & journalism from Liberty University

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

Regent University is a great decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in communication & journalism. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a doctorate in communication & journalism from Regent University

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 29 27
Georgia 28 19
Mississippi 28 7
South Carolina 28 7
North Carolina 26 13
Kentucky 26 7
Alabama 25 12
Tennessee 25 9
Louisiana 25 6
West Virginia 20 1

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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 34
Public Relations & Advertising 11
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 4

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations 562
Social Sciences 103
History 54
Philosophy & Religious Studies 29
English Language & Literature 22
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 12
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 8
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 5
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 1

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