2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You
Communication & Journalism is one of the most popular subjects to study in North Carolina. With 3,754 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track 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. 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 Value Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best value programs for communication and journalism students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Communication & Journalism Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of North Carolina at Pembroke the best value school in North Carolina for communication and journalism students. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $3,495 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at UNC Pembroke take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $127, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
ECU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,297 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at ECU take out is $24,673. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $298.
ECU also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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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 #3 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill are $9,028 per year. Communication & Journalism majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out an average of $16,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $361, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
UNC Chapel Hill did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina list.
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Out of the 23 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Appalachian State are $7,410 a year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debtload of $23,919. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $225, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, Appalachian State is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina list.
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The excellent programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in North Carolina. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte are $7,188 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debtload of $22,750. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $177, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
UNC Charlotte also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #6, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $4,367 per year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from WCU take out $24,125 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $166.
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North Carolina State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NC State are $9,131 per year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $24,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $363.
NC State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina list.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNCW are $7,238 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at UNCW take out is $24,123. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $241, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
UNCW excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina list.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
UNC Greensboro undergraduate students pay an average of $7,468 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from UNC Greensboro carry an average student debtload of $25,868. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $248.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNC Greensboro also did well on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #10, North Carolina A & T State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. NC A&T is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NC A&T are $6,733 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from NC A&T carry an average student debtload of $28,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $201.
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Explore all the Best Value Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 547 |
| Mississippi | 878 |
| South Carolina | 1,359 |
| Florida | 6,024 |
| Virginia | 2,555 |
| Arkansas | 946 |
| Alabama | 1,832 |
| Kentucky | 1,560 |
| Georgia | 3,112 |
| Tennessee | 1,671 |
| Louisiana | 1,031 |
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Communication & Journalism Related Majors for Communication & Journalism
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 |
Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism
| 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 23 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 Josh Hallett.
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