by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for communication & journalism students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,218 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism to qualified students.
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The communication & journalism bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication & journalism students working on their bachelor's degree.
The communication & 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 Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for communication & journalism students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is hard to beat University of Kentucky if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. UK is a very large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of Kentucky
It is difficult to beat Western Kentucky University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Western Kentucky University
University of Louisville is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of Louisville
Asbury University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Wilmore.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Asbury University
NKU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Highland Heights.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Northern Kentucky University
Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Bellarmine University
Located in the distant town of Murray, Murray State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Murray State University
Located in the distant town of Berea, Berea is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Berea College
Located in the town of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Lindsey Wilson College
Eastern is a large public university located in the town of Richmond.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Eastern Kentucky University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 3,519 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 780 |
| Florida | 34 | 5,260 |
| Virginia | 34 | 2,158 |
| Alabama | 33 | 1,614 |
| Georgia | 33 | 2,785 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 355 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 1,566 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,300 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 956 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 825 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 626 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 317 |
| Journalism | 166 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 109 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,091 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,050 |
| English Language & Literature | 343 |
| History | 282 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 211 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 210 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 168 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 83 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 47 |
