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2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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$25,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 121,387 people earned their degree in communication and journalism, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,549 and had an average of $24,893 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 26,563 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,085 and $25,539 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,176 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 74 colleges that offered a degree in communication and journalism. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent communication and journalism programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the communication and journalism program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 74 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 141 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #1 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication and journalism degrees to 89 students in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 74 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 40 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#5

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of West Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. The University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of West Florida Communication & Journalism Report

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication and journalism degrees to 64 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State Communication & Journalism Report

#24 in overall quality

University of Central Florida ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 20 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 70 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication and journalism degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#18 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication and journalism degrees to 193 students in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #18 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

With a ranking of #11, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. NKU is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

NKU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication and journalism degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930.

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#13

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Marshall University is a fairly large school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 5 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162.

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#14

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 27 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, NC State has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Louisiana at Monroe is located in Monroe, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, ULM has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410.

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Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Hammond, Louisiana, and it awarded 9 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Louisiana University are $21,246.

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#17

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. GaSou is a large public school situated in Statesboro, Georgia. It awarded 28 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#20 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 16 degrees to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Wake Forest University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216.

Full Wake Forest University Communication & Journalism Report

#20

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Murray State is located in Murray, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

With a ranking of #21, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Ole Miss is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 27 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099.

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#22

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UL Lafayette is a fairly large school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 9 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette Communication & Journalism Report

#24

Troy University

Troy, Alabama

Troy University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Troy, Alabama, this fairly large public school awarded 38 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Troy University are $16,156, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

James Madison University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. James Madison University is a large school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia that handed out 17 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

JMU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at James Madison University are $29,544, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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