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2023 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky

26 Colleges
$28,771 Avg Salary
$25,374 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, communication and journalism was ranked 8th in Kentucky. In fact, 1,560 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 26 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication & Journalism program at each school on the list.

Check out the communication and journalism programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Kentucky.

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our analysis found University of Kentucky to be the most popular school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. UK is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from UK carry an average student debt load of $25,108. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $458.

Full Communication & Journalism at University of Kentucky Report

#2

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

The excellent programs at Western Kentucky University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in Kentucky. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bowling Green.

The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at WKU take out is $25,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $242.

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#3

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Out of the 26 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisville landed the # 3 spot on the list. UofL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Louisville.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from UofL take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $203.

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#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Kentucky University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky list. NKU is a large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from NKU take out $24,951 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $143, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Murray State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in Kentucky. Murray State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Murray.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Murray State accumulate an average of around $24,409 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $261.

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With a ranking of #6, Morehead State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students. Morehead State University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Morehead.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Morehead State University carry an average student debt load of $25,500.

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#7

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

Asbury University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular communication and journalism programs. Located in the fringe town of Wilmore, Asbury is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Communication & Journalism majors at Asbury take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Eastern Kentucky University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Eastern accumulate an average of around $24,585 in student debt.

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#9

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

With a ranking of #9, Bellarmine University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the large city of Louisville, Bellarmine U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, communication and journalism graduates from Bellarmine U take out $25,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY

Lindsey Wilson College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Lindsey Wilson College accumulate an average of around $24,329 in student debt.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 3,754
West Virginia 547
Florida 6,024
Virginia 2,555
Arkansas 946
Mississippi 878
South Carolina 1,359
Louisiana 1,031
Alabama 1,832
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 26 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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