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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in the Southeast Region

308 Colleges in the Southeast Region
22,795 Bachelor's Degrees
$29,289 Avg Early-Career Salary
A bachelor's degree in communication and journalism is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #7 out of 38 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 308 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for communication and journalism students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 22,795 bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Communication & Journalism School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in the Southeast Region The communication and journalism bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for communication and journalism, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication and journalism. 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 Communication & Journalism Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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806 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Florida International University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in communication and journalism. FIU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Miami. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Florida.

There were roughly 806 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Florida International University

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

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Georgia if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in communication and journalism. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Georgia.

There were roughly 753 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from University of Georgia

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729 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#3 Best Quality In AL

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in communication and journalism needs to look into The University of Alabama. UA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Alabama.

There were about 729 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from The University of Alabama

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

University of Florida is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication and journalism. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Florida.

There were about 713 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from University of Florida

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661 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Florida.

There were roughly 661 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from University of Central Florida

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617 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in North Carolina.

There were approximately 617 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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541 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#6 Best Quality In FL

USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tampa. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Florida.

There were approximately 541 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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476 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Kentucky.

There were roughly 476 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from University of Kentucky

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
451 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

JMU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Virginia.

There were about 451 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from James Madison University

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444 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#1 Best Quality In MS

Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of University. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Mississippi.

There were about 444 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from University of Mississippi

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440 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#2 Best Quality In SC

UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in South Carolina.

There were roughly 440 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from University of South Carolina - Columbia

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358 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#6 Best Quality In GA

Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Georgia.

There were approximately 358 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Kennesaw State University

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344 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in North Carolina.

There were approximately 344 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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343 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#11 Best Quality In FL

FAU is a very large public university located in the city of Boca Raton.

There were approximately 343 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Florida Atlantic University

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
342 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 fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Arkansas.

There were approximately 342 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

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

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
338 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Florida.

There were approximately 338 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Florida State University

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330 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#2 Best Quality In TN

Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Tennessee.

There were roughly 330 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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329 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#8 Best Quality In NC

Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in North Carolina.

There were about 329 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Appalachian State University

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323 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in North Carolina.

There were about 323 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Elon University

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

SCAD is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Savannah. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Georgia.

There were about 315 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at SCAD in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Savannah College of Art and Design

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303 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#7 Best Quality In TN

Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Murfreesboro. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Tennessee.

There were approximately 303 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Middle Tennessee State University

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302 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in North Carolina.

There were approximately 302 communication and journalism students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from East Carolina University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
294 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in Alabama.

There were approximately 294 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Auburn University

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289 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#1 Best Quality In LA

Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University 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 communication and journalism in Louisiana.

There were approximately 289 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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266 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In GA
#7 Best Quality In GA

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State 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 communication and journalism in Georgia.

There were approximately 266 communication and journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in communication and journalism from Georgia State University

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
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High Point University
High Point, NC
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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Communication & Journalism students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
47 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
47 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
49 Radford University Radford, VA
50 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
51 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
52 Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA
53 Lee University Cleveland, TN
54 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
54 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
56 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
57 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
58 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
59 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
60 Murray State University Murray, KY
60 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY

Best Communication & Journalism Colleges by State

Explore the most popular communication and journalism colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 34 778
Florida 34 5,356
Virginia 34 2,014
Georgia 33 2,936
North Carolina 32 3,586
Alabama 32 1,729
Tennessee 32 1,630
West Virginia 32 425
South Carolina 32 1,254
Louisiana 31 894
Kentucky 31 1,576
Arkansas 30 797

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Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 12,784
Public Relations & Advertising 4,233
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 2,807
Journalism 2,769
Communication & Journalism (Other) 195
Publishing 7

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 31,164
Psychology 29,337
Education 23,063
History 6,417
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 5,836
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 1,382
Library Science 32

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