by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 66,787 communication and media studies students received their degree, making the major the 10th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, communication and media studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,115 and had an average of $25,414 in loans still to pay off.
Across Georgia, there were 801 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,127 and $31,517 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia” ranking, we looked at 29 colleges that offer a degree in communication and media studies. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their communication and media studies program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
The communications school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for georgia communications students.
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Oglethorpe University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Oglethorpe University
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Andrew College landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Cuthbert, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emmanuel College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Emmanuel College is located in Franklin Springs, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Emmanuel College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Paine College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Paine College is located in Augusta, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Paine College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Young Harris College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia. This small school is located in Young Harris, Georgia, and it awarded 9 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Valdosta State University ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. This fairly large school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 107 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Columbus State University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Columbus, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.
Full Columbus State University Communication & Media Studies Report
Morehouse College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 15 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Morehouse College
Fort Valley State University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Fort Valley State University is a small school located in Fort Valley, Georgia that handed out 16 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Fort Valley State University
Toccoa Falls College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Toccoa Falls is a small school located in Toccoa Falls, Georgia that handed out 5 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Toccoa Falls
University of North Georgia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia ranking. University of North Georgia is located in Dahlonega, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 76 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.
Shorter University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia ranking. Shorter is a small school located in Rome, Georgia that handed out 7 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Shorter University Communication & Media Studies Report
Georgia Military College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized school located in Milledgeville, Georgia that handed out 36 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Georgia Military College Communication & Media Studies Report
Brewton - Parker College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia ranking. Brewton - Parker College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mount Vernon, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Brewton - Parker College
Augusta University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized school is located in Augusta, Georgia, and it awarded 39 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Augusta University
Brenau University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Brenau University is located in Gainesville, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.
With a ranking of #17, Clayton State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Clayton State University is a medium-sized school located in Morrow, Georgia that handed out 19 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Clayton State University Communication & Media Studies Report
With a ranking of #18, Albany State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Albany State University is located in Albany, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.
Full Albany State University Communication & Media Studies Report
University of Georgia ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 180 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of Georgia
East Georgia State College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia ranking, coming in at #20. East Georgia State College is located in Swainsboro, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.
Full East Georgia State College Communication & Media Studies Report
Gordon State College ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Gordon State College is a small school located in Barnesville, Georgia that handed out 7 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
Georgia State University ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. Georgia State is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 96 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Georgia State
Reinhardt University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia ranking. Located in Waleska, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Reinhardt University
With a ranking of #24, Mercer University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia list. This medium-sized school is located in Macon, Georgia, and it awarded 22 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Mercer University
Piedmont College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Georgia ranking. Piedmont College is located in Demorest, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Piedmont College
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