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2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

21 Colleges
$32,706 Avg Salary
$25,824 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor'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.

The Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 21 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kentucky the most popular school in Kentucky for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 51% of the communications majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at UK accumulate an average of around $22,840 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $477.

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#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 62% of the communications majors at the school.

Communications majors at UofL take out an average of $24,403 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $203.

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#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Northern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and media studies schools in Kentucky. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 60% of the communications majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that communications majors at NKU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,010. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $124.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Northern Kentucky University Report

#4

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

Out of the 21 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellarmine University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

Women make up 61% of the communications majors at the school.

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#5

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lindsey Wilson College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Lindsey Wilson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Columbia.

About 58% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 42% are male.

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#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

With a ranking of #6, Western Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 67% of the communications majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communications graduates from WKU carry an average student debt load of $23,241. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $160, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Eastern Kentucky University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Eastern is a fairly large public school located in the town of Richmond.

Women make up 66% of the communications majors at the school.

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Morehead 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 town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 48% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 52% are male.

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#9

Berea College

Berea, KY

Berea College 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. Located in the town of Berea, Berea is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in communications at the school are women while 29% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communications graduates from Berea carry an average student debt load of $9,540.

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#10

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the fringe town of Georgetown, Georgetown College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in communications at Georgetown College, 71% are male and 29% are female.

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Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 21 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to UNU-WIDER from Helsinki, Finland.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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