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2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky

14 Colleges
$29,845 Avg Salary
$24,990 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky

Check out the communications programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools

#1

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

Our 2023 rankings named Bellarmine University the best school in Kentucky for communication and media studies students. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

The average amount in student loans that communications majors at Bellarmine U take out is $25,500.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Kentucky is a great place for communication and media studies students. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, communications graduates from UK take out $24,902 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $477.

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#3

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY

The excellent programs at Thomas More University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and media studies schools in Kentucky. Thomas More is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Crestview Hills.

After completing their degree, communications graduates from Thomas More carry an average student debtload of $28,000.

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#4

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

The excellent programs at University of Louisville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and media studies schools in Kentucky. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, communications graduates from UofL take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $203.

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#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Out of the 14 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, communications graduates from NKU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $124.

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#6

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

Asbury University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky list. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.

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#7

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for communication and media studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Georgetown, Georgetown College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, communications graduates from Georgetown College carry an average student debtload of $26,495.

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#8

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that communications majors at WKU take out is $24,750. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $160, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Berea College

Berea, KY

With a ranking of #9, Berea College did quite well on this year’s best schools for communication and media studies students. Located in the town of Berea, Berea is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Murray State University

Murray, KY

With a ranking of #10, Murray State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for communication and media studies students. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

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

One of 5 majors within the area of study, communication and media studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 14 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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