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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas

43 Colleges
$32,335 Avg Salary
$24,682 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You

In 2020-2021, 8,480 degrees and certificates were awarded to communication and journalism students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 43 schools in Texas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best Communication & Journalism Colleges.

Top 10 Best Communication & Journalism Schools

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $21,171. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $287.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern Methodist University is a great place for communication and journalism students. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at SMU accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt.

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Out of the 43 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 3 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debtload of $18,078. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $298.

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#4

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Christian University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas list. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at TCU take out is $22,821. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $745.

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#5

Baylor University

Waco, TX

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Baylor University is a great place for communication and journalism students. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Baylor carry an average student debtload of $24,730. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $907, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Austin Community College District ranked #6 on this year’s Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debtload of $11,750.

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Sam Houston State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best communication and journalism programs. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at SHSU take out is $25,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $179.

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#8

Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best communication and journalism programs. Southwestern is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Georgetown.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from Southwestern take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Texas Tech take out is $22,855. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $297.

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#10

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX

With a ranking of #10, Trinity University did quite well on this year’s best schools for communication and journalism students. Trinity U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Trinity U carry an average student debtload of $22,089.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 3,531
New Mexico 199
Oklahoma 1,106

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 25 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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