2023 Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 353 degrees and certificates were awarded to journalism students who went to a Florida college or university. This makes it the #105 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best bachelor'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 Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida
The following schools top our list of the Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top Florida Schools for a Bachelor's in Journalism
Our 2023 rankings named University of Florida the best school in Florida for journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that journalism majors at UF take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,650.
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Out of the 8 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Miami landed the # 2 spot on the list. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Coral Gables.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, journalism majors at U Miami accumulate an average of around $14,474 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Tampa. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the large city of Tampa, UT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Flagler College - St Augustine. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Flagler St. Augustine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Augustine.
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Palm Beach Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for journalism students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $189.
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Southeastern University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Georgia | 676 |
Virginia | 141 |
North Carolina | 133 |
Tennessee | 301 |
Kentucky | 181 |
South Carolina | 110 |
Louisiana | 54 |
Arkansas | 266 |
Alabama | 236 |
Mississippi | 125 |
West Virginia | 211 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Journalism
One of 5 majors within the area of study, journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
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).
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