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2027 Best Journalism Schools in Georgia

9 Colleges in the United States
605 Journalism Degrees Awarded
$32,160 Avg Early-Career Salary

Journalism 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for journalism students.

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Best Schools for Journalism in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall journalism education in Georgia.

Top Schools in Journalism

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Our analysis ranked University Of Georgia the best school in the country for a degree in journalism. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 263 journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Journalism graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $41,352 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,120 in student loans. Read more about the journalism program at University Of Georgia

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Georgia College And State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in journalism, landing the #2 spot this year. Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Milledgeville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 72 journalism degrees were awarded at Georgia College And State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the journalism program make about $38,603 in their early career. Georgia College And State University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in journalism from Georgia College And State University

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A rank of #3 makes Kennesaw State University one of the top schools for journalism. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Kennesaw State University awarded about 45 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their journalism degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $30,792 in the first couple years of their career. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $24,700 in student loans. Get the full journalism details for Kennesaw State University

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A rank of #4 makes Mercer University one of the top schools for journalism. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 12 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Journalism graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $32,807 early in their careers. Mercer University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full journalism program report for Mercer University

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Students looking for a strong journalism program will find one at Georgia State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. Georgia State University graduates 53% of students within six years. Georgia State University awarded about 87 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Journalism graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $28,416 early in their careers. Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the journalism program at Georgia State University

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Georgia Southern University came in at #6 for journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Statesboro. Georgia Southern University graduates 55% of students within six years. Georgia Southern University awarded about 17 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $33,798. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full journalism details for Georgia Southern University

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University Of West Georgia came in at #7 for journalism this year. Located in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 68 journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of West Georgia in the most recent data year. Journalism graduates of University Of West Georgia earn a median of $27,268 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full journalism program report for University Of West Georgia

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Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best journalism schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Morehouse College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 journalism degrees were awarded at Morehouse College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Morehouse College generally make around $32,093. Typical student debt for the program is $26,199. See the full journalism program report for Morehouse College

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Savannah State University earned the #9 position for journalism this year. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 28% of students finish within six years. About 31 journalism degrees were awarded at Savannah State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Savannah State University generally make around $24,310. Students borrow a median of $33,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the journalism program at Savannah State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

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