Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky

23 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for communications majors pursuing a .

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our analysis found University of Kentucky to be the most popular school for communication and media studies students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. 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.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of Kentucky

#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Louisville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a very large student population.

Communications majors at UofL take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $203.

Read More…

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, communications majors at NKU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $124.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Northern Kentucky University

#4

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

Out of the 23 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.

While working on their degree, communications majors at Bellarmine U accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt.

Read More…

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Morehead State University is a great place for communication and media studies students. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, communications majors at Morehead State University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

Read More…

#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for communication and media studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a 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.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Western Kentucky University

#7

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY

Lindsey Wilson College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular communication and media studies programs. Lindsey Wilson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Columbia.

While working on their degree, communications majors at Lindsey Wilson College accumulate an average of around $24,329 in student debt.

Read More…

Eastern Kentucky University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular communication and media studies programs. Eastern is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Richmond.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Eastern Kentucky University

#9

Berea College

Berea, KY

Berea College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the town of Berea, Berea is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Berea College

#10

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

Asbury University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kentucky list. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Asbury University Report

Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication & Media Studies Schools 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 23 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.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.