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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Mississippi

7 Colleges
$28,629 Avg Salary
$27,652 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You

Communication & Journalism is one of the most popular subjects to study in Mississippi. With 878 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.

The Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Mississippi

The colleges and universities below are the best for communication and journalism majors pursuing a .

Top Mississippi Schools in Communication & Journalism

#1

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Our 2023 rankings named University of Mississippi the best school in Mississippi for communication and journalism students. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the town of University.

The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Ole Miss take out is $25,316. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $373, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

The excellent programs at Mississippi College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in Mississippi. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at MC accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt.

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#3

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mississippi State University is a great place for communication and journalism students. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Mississippi State.

The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Mississippi State take out is $25,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $150.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for communication and journalism students. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

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#5

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rust College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Mississippi list. Rust College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Holly Springs.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from Rust College take out $28,954 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Jackson State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #6 on the list. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from Jackson State take out $32,482 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #7, Mississippi University for Women did quite well on this year’s best schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the town of Columbus, MUW is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 3,754
West Virginia 547
Florida 6,024
Virginia 2,555
Arkansas 946
South Carolina 1,359
Tennessee 1,671
Louisiana 1,031
Alabama 1,832
Kentucky 1,560
Georgia 3,112

Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 66,787
Public Relations & Advertising 21,099
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 17,669
Journalism 13,552
Communication & Journalism (Other) 1,128
Publishing 336

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Psychology 195,678
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 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 Josh Hallett.

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