by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of journalism. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 222 master's degrees in journalism during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The journalism master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for journalism students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Journalism Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for journalism students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Miami is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in journalism. Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in journalism from University of Miami
University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in journalism. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, journalism master's recipients typically make an average of $39,738 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in journalism from University of Georgia
The University of Alabama is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in journalism. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in journalism from The University of Alabama
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in journalism has to check out University of Arkansas. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in journalism from University of Arkansas
UofSC is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in journalism from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the town of University.More information about a master’s in journalism from University of Mississippi
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa.
Those journalism students who get their master's degree from University of South Florida - Main Campus receive $4,236 more than the standard journalism student.
More information about a master’s in journalism from University of South Florida - Main Campus
UofM is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a master’s in journalism from University of Memphis
Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in journalism from West Virginia University
Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a master’s in journalism from Regent University
Explore the best journalism colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 75 |
| Georgia | 190 | 55 |
| Virginia | 182 | 7 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 11 |
| Alabama | 151 | 20 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 21 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 21 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 7 |
Journalism is one of 5 different types of Communication & Journalism programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 128 |
| Other Journalism | 94 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 1,032 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 505 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 375 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 34 |
