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2027 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region

221 Colleges in the United States
23,888 Communication & Journalism Degrees Awarded
$38,159 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communication & Journalism programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their communication & journalism programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 221 schools to find the best for communication & journalism students.

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Best Schools for Communication & Journalism in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall communication & journalism education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Communication & Journalism

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No school ranked higher than University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill this year for communication & journalism. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 558 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $49,991 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Virginia Main Campus one of the top schools for communication & journalism. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 116 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from University Of Virginia Main Campus earn around $47,368 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,230. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 487 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from James Madison University earn around $42,769 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,502. Read more about the communication & journalism program at James Madison University

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Students looking for a strong communication & journalism program will find one at Wake Forest University, which ranked #4. Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 89% of students finish within six years. Wake Forest University awarded about 160 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Wake Forest University earn around $42,055 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Wake Forest University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 309 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $44,309 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,613. See the full communication & journalism program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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George Mason University landed the #6 spot for communication & journalism this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. George Mason University awarded about 156 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $63,131 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & journalism details for George Mason University

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond placed #7 among the best communication & journalism schools. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 14 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Richmond in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from University Of Richmond earn around $43,157 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,897 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University Of Richmond

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 972 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $42,933 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,358 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University Of Florida

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #9 for communication & journalism this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Florida State University awarded about 449 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Florida State University earn around $44,768 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,171. See the full communication & journalism program report for Florida State University

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Elon University placed #10 among the best communication & journalism schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Elon. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 263 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Elon University in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Elon University earn a median of $34,213 early in their careers. Elon University graduates carry a median of $20,887 in student loans. See the full communication & journalism program report for Elon University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #11 among the best communication & journalism schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 240 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $39,889 in their early career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,324 in student loans. Read more about the communication & journalism program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Georgia earned the #12 position for communication & journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 1,025 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from University Of Georgia earn around $42,458 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,731 to complete this degree. See the full communication & journalism program report for University Of Georgia

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 333 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $43,496 early in their careers. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $17,528 in student loans. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University Of Miami

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best communication & journalism schools. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. About 72% of students finish within six years. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 398 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $40,773 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,805. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #15 for communication & journalism this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Get the full communication & journalism details for Vanderbilt University

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #16 for communication & journalism this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. About 74% of students finish within six years. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 537 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $39,990 early in their careers. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $21,716 in student loans. Get the full communication & journalism details for The University Of Tennessee

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington earned the #17 position for communication & journalism this year. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from University Of Mary Washington generally make around $43,243. University Of Mary Washington graduates carry a median of $22,825 in student loans. See the full communication & journalism program report for University Of Mary Washington

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University landed the #18 spot for communication & journalism this year. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 282 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at High Point University in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Read more about the communication & journalism program at High Point University

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas placed #19 among the best communication & journalism schools. Located in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 429 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism degree recipients from University Of Arkansas generally make around $39,261. Typical student debt for the program is $21,418. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from University Of Arkansas

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University came in at #20 for communication & journalism this year. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. Furman University graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of Furman University earn a median of $41,766 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,631. More information about a degree in communication & journalism from Furman University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University landed the #21 spot for communication & journalism this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 26 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Lipscomb University in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Lipscomb University earn around $48,949 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,253. Get the full communication & journalism details for Lipscomb University

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Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #22 for communication & journalism this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Tulane University Of Louisiana awarded about 179 communication & journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Tulane University Of Louisiana earn around $33,354 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,505. Get the full communication & journalism details for Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University landed the #23 spot for communication & journalism this year. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 46 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their communication & journalism degree from Clemson University earn around $43,318 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,375 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication & journalism program at Clemson University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #24 spot for communication & journalism this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. About 531 communication & journalism degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Graduates of the communication & journalism program make about $42,005 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,665 to complete this degree. Read more about the communication & journalism program at University Of South Carolina Columbia

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earned the #25 position for communication & journalism this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Wilmington. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 229 communication & journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Wilmington in the most recent data year. Communication & Journalism graduates of University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn a median of $36,695 early in their careers. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full communication & journalism details for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

Rest of the Top 50 Communication & Journalism Schools

These schools also placed among the best for communication & journalism this year:

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Davidson College
Davidson, NC
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for communication & journalism:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 221 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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