2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
Communication & Media Studies is the #16 most popular major in Alabama with 968 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Media Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the most popular school in Alabama for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
About 68% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 32% are male.
On average, communications graduates from UA take out $22,892 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $526.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 35% are male.
Communications majors at Auburn take out an average of $21,413 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $684.
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Out of the 19 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 99 students majoring in communications at UAB, 43% are male and 57% are female.
On average, communications graduates from UAB take out $24,961 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $209, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and media studies schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 64 students majoring in communications at USA, 41% are male and 59% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at USA accumulate an average of around $26,092 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $261, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 19 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Alabama landed the # 5 spot on the list. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Florence.
About 64% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 36% are male.
Communications majors at UNA take out an average of $23,104 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and media studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 37% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at TROY accumulate an average of around $19,607 in student debt.
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Alabama State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and media studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, Alabama State is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 47 students majoring in communications at Alabama State, 43% are male and 57% are female.
Communications majors at Alabama State take out an average of $35,061 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $239, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Jacksonville State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 45 students majoring in communications at Jacksonville State University, 42% are male and 58% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at Jacksonville State University accumulate an average of around $26,378 in student debt.
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University of West Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and media studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. University of West Alabama is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Livingston.
About 56% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 44% are male.
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University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and media studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.
Women make up 58% of the communications majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 795 |
| Virginia | 2,064 |
| North Carolina | 2,972 |
| Florida | 3,020 |
| Tennessee | 1,000 |
| Kentucky | 787 |
| South Carolina | 796 |
| Louisiana | 815 |
| Arkansas | 457 |
| Mississippi | 307 |
| West Virginia | 214 |
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 Related Majors
| 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 19 schools only.
- 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).
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