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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Indiana

38 Ranked Colleges
1,600 Degrees Awarded
$27,600 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 Indiana, there were 1,600 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,661 and $26,083 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana” ranking analyzed 38 colleges that offered a degree in communication and media studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular communication and media studies programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. Bloomington, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 458 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Indiana University - Bloomington

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large school located in West Lafayette, Indiana that handed out 391 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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 Purdue

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana. IUPUI is a large school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 90 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

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Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ball State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. This large school is located in Muncie, Indiana, and it awarded 87 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Ball State Communication & Media Studies Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University Northwest. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana. Located in Hammond, Indiana, this medium-sized public school awarded 75 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Purdue Northwest

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana

Indiana State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and it awarded 67 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Indiana State University Communication & Media Studies Report

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DePauw University
Greencastle, Indiana

DePauw University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 66 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 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 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full DePauw Communication & Media Studies Report

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Indiana University - East
Richmond, Indiana

Indiana University - East came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking. Indiana University - East is located in Richmond, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at IU East

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Indiana University - Southeast did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #9. Indiana University - Southeast is a public institution located in New Albany, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 40 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Indiana University - Southeast

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Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana

With a ranking of #10, Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. PFW is a medium-sized public school situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 36 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Hanover College
Hanover, Indiana

Hanover College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. This small school is located in Hanover, Indiana, and it awarded 33 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% 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 more about Communication & Media Studies at Hanover

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University of Southern Indiana landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking. Located in Evansville, Indiana, this medium-sized public school awarded 25 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of Southern Indiana

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Indiana University - South Bend came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking. Indiana University - South Bend is located in South Bend, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Full Indiana University - South Bend Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

University of Indianapolis came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking. University of Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of Indianapolis

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Indiana University - Kokomo ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. Kokomo, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at IU Kokomo

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Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana

With a ranking of #15, Saint Mary’s College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. Saint Mary’s College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Notre Dame, Indiana. It awarded 18 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full St. Mary’s College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Marian University
Indianapolis, Indiana

Marian University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #17. Marian is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Marian Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #18, Indiana University - Northwest did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. IU Northwest is a small school located in Gary, Indiana that handed out 14 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Indiana University - Northwest Communication & Media Studies Report

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #19. Valparaiso, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Valpo

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Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. Marion, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

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With a ranking of #20, Grace College and Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. Grace College is a small school located in Winona Lake, Indiana that handed out 11 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Grace College

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Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana

Butler University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. Butler University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Butler University

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Goshen College
Goshen, Indiana

Goshen College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. Located in Goshen, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Goshen

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Indiana Institute of Technology landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana ranking. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

Full Indiana Institute of Technology Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified ’s communications 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 more about Communication & Media Studies at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne

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With a ranking of #25, Bethel University - Mishawaka did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communications Major in Indiana list. This small school is located in Mishawaka, Indiana, and it awarded 4 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Bethel University Communication & Media Studies Report

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