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2023 Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina

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

Finding the Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree School for You

Journalism is the #128 most popular major in North Carolina with 133 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in North Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina

Check out the journalism bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top North Carolina Schools for a Bachelor's in Journalism

#1

Elon University

Elon, NC

Our analysis found Elon University to be the best school for journalism students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

Full Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queens University of Charlotte. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Charlotte, Queens is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Wingate University

Wingate, NC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wingate University is a great place for journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wingate.

Full Journalism at Wingate University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Appalachian State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner - Webb University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Boiling Springs.

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Best Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 676
Virginia 141
Florida 353
Tennessee 301
Kentucky 181
South Carolina 110
Louisiana 54
Arkansas 266
Alabama 236
Mississippi 125
West Virginia 211

Journalism is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Journalism

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 6 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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