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2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for communication and journalism majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

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 school 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.

Full Communication & Journalism at Florida International University Report

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 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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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UA is a very 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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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Out of the 312 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list. UF is a very large public school located in the midsize 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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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular communication and journalism schools in the Southeast Region . 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 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large 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 landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. USF Tampa is a fairly 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 came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC 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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#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very 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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#10

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. JMU is a very large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.

Women make up 68% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.

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#11

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public school 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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#12

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

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 fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.

About 67% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full Communication & Journalism at Kennesaw State University Report

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville 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 #13 on the list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized 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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#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

With a ranking of #14, University of Arkansas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a very 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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#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. FAU is a fairly 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 landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly 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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#18

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina 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 #18 on the list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 63% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 37% are male.

Full Communication & Journalism at East Carolina University Report

#19

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

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 city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very 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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#20

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

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 ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a very 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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#23

Elon University

Elon, NC

Elon 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 #23 on the list. 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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#24

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami 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 #24 on the list. Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Women make up 78% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.

Full Communication & Journalism at University of Miami Report

#25

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #25 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 Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 29% are male.

Full Communication & Journalism at Auburn University Report

#26

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA
#28

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA
#31

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV
#32

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL
#34

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL
#35

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
#37

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY
#39

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA
#41

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN
#42

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
#43

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC
#43

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
#45

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

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
South Carolina 1,359
Florida 6,024
Virginia 2,555
Arkansas 946
Mississippi 878
Louisiana 1,031
Alabama 1,832
Kentucky 1,560
Georgia 3,112
Tennessee 1,671

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.

  • 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.

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