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2027 Best Communications Schools in the Southeast Region

33 Colleges in the United States
1,526 Communications Degrees Awarded
$40,516 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communications programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for communications students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Communications in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the communications degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Communications

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in communications. Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 149 communications degrees were awarded at Wake Forest University in the most recent year. Communications graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $42,055 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. Read more about the communications program at Wake Forest University

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

A rank of #2 makes University Of Mary Washington one of the top schools for communications. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. University Of Mary Washington graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 33 communications students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communications degree from University Of Mary Washington earn around $43,243 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,825. Read more about the communications program at University Of Mary Washington

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in communications, ranking #3. High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of High Point. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 90 communications students who graduated with this degree at High Point University in the most recent data year. Communications graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,785. Get the full communications details for High Point University

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Davidson College
Davidson, NC

A rank of #4 makes Davidson College one of the top schools for communications. Set in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Davidson College graduates 91% of students within six years. About 17 communications degrees were awarded at Davidson College in the most recent year. Graduates of the communications program make about $41,505 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,906 to complete this degree. Get the full communications details for Davidson College

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A rank of #5 makes University Of North Florida one of the top schools for communications. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 146 communications students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communications degree from University Of North Florida earn around $36,842 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,345. Read more about the communications program at University Of North Florida

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Anderson University Sc landed the #6 spot for communications this year. Set in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Anderson University Sc graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 communications students who graduated with this degree at Anderson University Sc in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communications degree from Anderson University Sc earn around $49,036 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,034. More information about a degree in communications from Anderson University Sc

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The University Of Tampa landed the #7 spot for communications this year. Located in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit university. About 64% of students finish within six years. The University Of Tampa awarded about 83 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communications degree from The University Of Tampa earn around $32,804 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Tampa graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the communications program at The University Of Tampa

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Marymount University placed #8 among the best communications schools. Set in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 10 communications degrees were awarded at Marymount University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from Marymount University generally make around $58,028. Students borrow a median of $26,880 to complete this degree. See the full communications program report for Marymount University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University earned the #9 position for communications this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Liberty University awarded about 180 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $39,116 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full communications details for Liberty University

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Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Roanoke College earned the #10 position for communications this year. Roanoke College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salem. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 17 communications degrees were awarded at Roanoke College in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Roanoke College earn around $36,220 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,975. Read more about the communications program at Roanoke College

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best communications schools. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rollins College awarded about 66 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Communications graduates of Rollins College earn a median of $36,285 early in their careers. Rollins College graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full communications details for Rollins College

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Randolph Macon College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best communications schools. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Randolph Macon College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 communications students who graduated with this degree at Randolph Macon College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communications degree from Randolph Macon College earn around $40,328 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the communications program at Randolph Macon College

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga placed #13 among the best communications schools. Located in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 117 communications degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earn around $33,082 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,831 to complete this degree. Get the full communications details for The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

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Barry University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best communications schools. Barry University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. There were roughly 11 communications students who graduated with this degree at Barry University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $64,906 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,180 to complete this degree. Get the full communications details for Barry University

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Oglethorpe University placed #15 among the best communications schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Atlanta. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 communications students who graduated with this degree at Oglethorpe University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $34,113 in their early career. Oglethorpe University graduates carry a median of $26,800 in student loans. See the full communications program report for Oglethorpe University

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Arkansas State University Main Campus earned the #16 position for communications this year. Set in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Arkansas State University Main Campus awarded about 21 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from Arkansas State University Main Campus generally make around $40,192. Typical student debt for the program is $21,250. Get the full communications details for Arkansas State University Main Campus

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Ouachita Baptist University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best communications schools. Ouachita Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Arkadelphia. Ouachita Baptist University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 communications students who graduated with this degree at Ouachita Baptist University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communications degree from Ouachita Baptist University earn around $34,574 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete this degree. See the full communications program report for Ouachita Baptist University

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Southeastern University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best communications schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lakeland. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 12 communications degrees were awarded at Southeastern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their communications degree from Southeastern University earn around $27,983 in the first couple years of their career. Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full communications program report for Southeastern University

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best communications schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Louisville. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. There were roughly 14 communications students who graduated with this degree at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Communications graduates of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $74,388 early in their careers. Read more about the communications program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Queens University Of Charlotte placed #20 among the best communications schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Charlotte. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 41 communications degrees were awarded at Queens University Of Charlotte in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from Queens University Of Charlotte generally make around $42,489. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full communications details for Queens University Of Charlotte

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Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL

Ave Maria University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best communications schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Ave Maria. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. There were roughly 29 communications students who graduated with this degree at Ave Maria University in the most recent data year. Communications graduates of Ave Maria University earn a median of $36,842 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,801. More information about a degree in communications from Ave Maria University

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University Of Louisiana Monroe ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best communications schools. Located in the city of Monroe, University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 communications students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisiana Monroe in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $21,460 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in communications from University Of Louisiana Monroe

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Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College came in at #23 for communications this year. Georgetown College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Georgetown. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgetown College awarded about 19 communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communications program make about $35,442 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in communications from Georgetown College

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Jacksonville State University landed the #24 spot for communications this year. Set in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 communications degrees were awarded at Jacksonville State University in the most recent year. Communications graduates of Jacksonville State University earn a median of $35,147 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,750. See the full communications program report for Jacksonville State University

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Southeast Arkansas College earned the #25 position for communications this year. Located in the town of Pine Bluff, Southeast Arkansas College is a small public university. About 121 communications degrees were awarded at Southeast Arkansas College in the most recent year. Graduates of the communications program make about $30,715 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,008. See the full communications program report for Southeast Arkansas College

Rest of the Top 33 Communications Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong communications education:

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Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY
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Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
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Edward Waters College
Jacksonville, FL

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 33 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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