2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, communication and journalism students earned 1,832 degrees and certificates from an Alabama school, making the subject the 10th 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Alabama to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama
Check out the communication and journalism master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Master's in Communication & Journalism
Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Alabama. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
Women make up 68% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 62 students majoring in communication and journalism at TROY, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of West Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. University of West Alabama is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote area of Livingston.
Of the 21 students majoring in communication and journalism at University of West Alabama, 14% are male and 86% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for communication and journalism students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 81% of the students majoring in communication and journalism at the school are women while 19% are male.
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Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Alabama A & M University landed the # 5 spot on the list. AAMU is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Normal.
Of the 8 students majoring in communication and journalism at AAMU, 38% are male and 63% are female.
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Auburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for communication and journalism students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in communication and journalism at Auburn, 14% are male and 86% are female.
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University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville.
Women make up 83% of the communication and journalism majors at the school.
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University of South Alabama landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree communication and journalism programs. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,754 |
| West Virginia | 547 |
| Mississippi | 878 |
| South Carolina | 1,359 |
| Florida | 6,024 |
| Virginia | 2,555 |
| Arkansas | 946 |
| 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 |
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 8 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.