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2023 Most Popular Journalism Schools in Georgia

9 Colleges
$30,248 Avg Salary
$26,358 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Journalism School for You

In 2020-2021, 676 degrees and certificates were awarded to journalism students who went to a Georgia college or university. This makes it the #38 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Journalism Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Journalism program at each school on the list.

Check out the journalism programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Georgia.

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Our 2023 rankings named University of Georgia the most popular school in Georgia for journalism students. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Journalism majors at UGA take out an average of $22,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $254.

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The excellent programs at Georgia State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best journalism schools in Georgia. Georgia State is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

The average amount in student loans that journalism majors at Georgia State take out is $26,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $129.

Full Journalism at Georgia State University Report

#3

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of West Georgia is a great place for journalism students. Located in the town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, journalism majors at University of West Georgia accumulate an average of around $28,819 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $153, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 9 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia College & State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, journalism graduates from Georgia College take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $127, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kennesaw State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Journalism Schools in Georgia list. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.

Journalism majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #6, Savannah State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for journalism students. Savannah State University is a small public school located in the midsize city of Savannah.

The average amount in student loans that journalism majors at Savannah State University take out is $31,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $222.

Read full report on Journalism at Savannah State University

#7

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Journalism Schools in Georgia list. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Journalism majors at GaSou take out an average of $24,622 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Mercer University

Macon, GA

Mercer University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Journalism Schools in Georgia list. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, journalism graduates from Mercer carry an average student debt load of $26,921.

Full Journalism at Mercer University Report

#9

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA

With a ranking of #9, Fort Valley State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for journalism students. Located in the fringe town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a public school with a small student population.

Read full report on Journalism at Fort Valley State University

Best Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 141
North Carolina 133
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.

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 9 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 Jfurrer.

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