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2023 Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida

8 Colleges
$31,564 Avg Salary
$23,720 Avg Student Debt

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

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Our 2023 rankings named University of Florida the best school in Florida for journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very 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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#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Miami is a great place for journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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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Out of the 8 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 3 spot on the list. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Tampa helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best journalism schools in Florida. Located in the city of Tampa, UT is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Flagler College - St Augustine

Saint Augustine, FL

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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#6

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree journalism programs. Located in the midsize city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic is a private not-for-profit college 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 school 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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#8

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Journalism Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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

One of 5 majors within the area of study, journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jfurrer.

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