48
Colleges in the Southeast Region
3,626
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
communication & media studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #82 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 48 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,626 degrees in communication & media studies to qualified students.
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The media studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Communication & Media Studies rankings. We derive our Best Overall Communication & Media Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
The media studies 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 the Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the media studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
446
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in communication & media studies has to look into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were approximately 446 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
189
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in communication & media studies has to look into University of Florida. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 189 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In GA
University of Georgia is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & media studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 14 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In LA
262
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in communication & media studies. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #271 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.
There were about 262 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
145
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa. A Best Colleges rank of #229 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.
There were approximately 145 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
253
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
FIU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Miami. A Best Colleges rank of #183 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 253 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Florida International University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In TN
Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #206 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Belmont is a great university overall.
There were roughly 3 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Belmont in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Belmont University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In NC
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #235 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Elon is a great university overall.
There were approximately 22 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.
There were approximately 30 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
59
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.
There were about 59 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Auburn University
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