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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Kentucky

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Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 Kentucky, there were 797 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,845 and $24,990 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky” ranking analyzed 22 colleges that offered a degree in communication and media studies. That schools that top this list have a program in communication and media studies in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for kentucky communications students.

Top 22 Most Focused Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Kentucky

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Transylvania University
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Transylvania University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. 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.

Full Transylvania Communication & Media Studies Report

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Berea College
Berea, Kentucky

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Berea College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky. Berea, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Berea College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, Kentucky

Out of the 22 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Kentucky Wesleyan College landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Owensboro, Kentucky, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Kentucky Wesleyan College

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bellarmine University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 47 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% 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%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Bellarmine U

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Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lindsey Wilson College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Lindsey Wilson College is a small school located in Columbia, Kentucky that handed out 33 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Lindsey Wilson College

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Georgetown College
Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky ranking. Georgetown College is a small school located in Georgetown, Kentucky that handed out 14 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Georgetown College Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky ranking. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 194 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of Louisville

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Asbury University
Wilmore, Kentucky

With a ranking of #8, Asbury University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Located in Wilmore, Kentucky, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 15 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Asbury University

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University of Pikeville
Pikeville, Kentucky

University of Pikeville did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #9. UPIKE is a small school located in Pikeville, Kentucky that handed out 14 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of Pikeville

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky ranking. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 226 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% 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%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of Kentucky

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Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead State University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Located in Morehead, Kentucky, this medium-sized public school awarded 40 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Morehead State University

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

With a ranking of #12, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Northern Kentucky University is a public institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 58 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Northern Kentucky University

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Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, Kentucky

With a ranking of #13, Thomas More University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Thomas More University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Thomas More

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Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, Kentucky

Alice Lloyd College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky ranking. This small school is located in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, and it awarded 1 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Alice Lloyd College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and it awarded 37 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at WKU

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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Richmond, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Full Eastern Communication & Media Studies Report

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Spalding University
Louisville, Kentucky

Spalding University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Spalding University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Located in Murray, Kentucky, this medium-sized public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Murray State University

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky ranking. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Kentucky

University of the Cumberlands ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Cumberlands is a fairly large school located in Williamsburg, Kentucky that handed out 9 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Cumberlands

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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, Kentucky

Campbellsville University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Full Campbellsville University Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #22, Kentucky Mountain Bible College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in Kentucky list. Located in Jackson, Kentucky, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full KMBC Communication & Media Studies Report

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