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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in North Carolina

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Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 North Carolina” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Communication & Media Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 66,787 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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 North Carolina, there were 2,972 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,153 and $25,784 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina” ranking looked at 39 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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 North Carolina

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

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in North Carolina

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Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Queens University of Charlotte. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina. Queens University of Charlotte is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 77 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Queens University of Charlotte

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Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, North Carolina

Out of the 39 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Johnson C Smith University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 23 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Full JCSU Communication & Media Studies Report

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High Point University
High Point, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend High Point University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina list. High Point, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 101 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at High Point

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Asheville. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina list. University of North Carolina at Asheville is a small public school situated in Asheville, North Carolina. It awarded 55 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at UNCA

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Out of the 39 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #5 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 668 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 169 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at North Carolina A & T State University

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St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, North Carolina

With a ranking of #7, St. Andrews University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina list. Located in Laurinburg, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at St. Andrews

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Shaw University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Shaw University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 11 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Shaw University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 156 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Wake Forest University

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Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina

Catawba College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. Catawba College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salisbury, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Catawba Communication & Media Studies Report

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Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Saint Augustine’s University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at SAU

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 345 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at East Carolina University

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. University of North Carolina at Wilmington is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 210 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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 North Carolina at Wilmington

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #14. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 195 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at UNC Greensboro

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Barton College
Wilson, North Carolina

With a ranking of #15, Barton College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina list. This small school is located in Wilson, North Carolina, and it awarded 11 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Barton College

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North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina

North Carolina Central University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. North Carolina Central University is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 59 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at North Carolina Central University

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina list. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 310 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte Communication & Media Studies Report

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Winston - Salem State University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston - Salem State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. WSSU is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Full Winston - Salem State University Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #19, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina list. Pembroke, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina

Meredith College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. Meredith College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full Meredith Communication & Media Studies Report

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William Peace University
Raleigh, North Carolina

William Peace University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina list. WPU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 5 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at WPU

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 235 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at North Carolina State University

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Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, North Carolina

Pfeiffer University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #23. Pfeiffer University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Misenheimer, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Pfeiffer University

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Lees - McRae College
Banner Elk, North Carolina

With a ranking of #24, Lees - McRae College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina list. Lees - McRae College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Lees - McRae College

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Salem College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Salem College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Communications Major in North Carolina ranking. Salem College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees 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 Salem

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