2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, communication and journalism was ranked #11 in the country. In fact 120,571 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 312 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Journalism program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for communication and journalism majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Communication & Journalism
Our analysis found Florida International University to be the most popular school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 69% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 31% are male.
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Out of the 312 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a very large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 25% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
About 72% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 28% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
About 72% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 28% are male.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great place for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
Of the 652 students majoring in communication and journalism at UNC Chapel Hill, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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University of Central Florida landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 71% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
Of the 559 students majoring in communication and journalism at USF Tampa, 38% are male and 62% are female.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 69% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 31% are male.
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University of Kentucky came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 455 students majoring in communication and journalism at UK, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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With a ranking of #10, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
Women make up 68% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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University of Mississippi came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 427 students majoring in communication and journalism at Ole Miss, 26% are male and 74% are female.
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Kennesaw State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and journalism students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
About 67% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 33% are male.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
About 62% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 38% are male.
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University of Arkansas ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 70% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 30% are male.
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Savannah College of Art and Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and journalism students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Savannah.
Of the 346 students majoring in communication and journalism at SCAD, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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With a ranking of #16, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. FAU is a very large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.
About 64% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 36% are male.
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Appalachian State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 334 students majoring in communication and journalism at Appalachian State, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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East Carolina University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 37% are male.
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Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and journalism students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 61% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 39% are male.
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With a ranking of #20, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 78% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
About 62% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 38% are male.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.
About 77% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 23% are male.
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With a ranking of #23, Elon University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 76% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 24% are male.
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University of Miami came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 78% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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Auburn University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
About 71% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 29% are male.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Communication & Journalism students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 48 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY |
| 49 | High Point University | High Point, NC |
| 49 | University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA |
| 51 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA |
| 52 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 53 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA |
| 53 | Radford University | Radford, VA |
| 55 | The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN |
| 56 | Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta, GA |
| 57 | Arkansas State University - Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR |
| 57 | Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA |
| 57 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN |
| 60 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 61 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
| 62 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN |
Best Communication & Journalism Colleges by State
Explore the best communication and journalism colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,754 |
| 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 |
Majors Related to 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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 25 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.