2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky
Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies Master's Degree School for You
With 787 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication and media studies is the #16 most popular major in Kentucky.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Communication & Media Studies Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky
The following schools top our list of the Best Communication & Media Studies Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Kentucky Schools for a Master's in Communication & Media Studies
Our analysis found Bellarmine University to be the best school for communication and media studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Kentucky. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a large student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisville landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Asbury University is a great place for communication and media studies students working on their master’s degree. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.
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Western Kentucky University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree communication and media studies programs. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Murray State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Morehead State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 795 |
| Virginia | 2,064 |
| North Carolina | 2,972 |
| Florida | 3,020 |
| Tennessee | 1,000 |
| South Carolina | 796 |
| Louisiana | 815 |
| Arkansas | 457 |
| Alabama | 968 |
| Mississippi | 307 |
| West Virginia | 214 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Communications
One of 5 majors within the area of study, communication and media studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Communications
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to UNU-WIDER from Helsinki, Finland.
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