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2026 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Mississippi

1 Colleges in the United States
34 Communication & Media Studies Degrees Awarded
$24,235 Avg Early-Career Salary

Communication & Media Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for communication & media studies students.

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Best Schools for Communication & Media Studies in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall communication & media studies education in Mississippi.

Top Schools in Communication & Media Studies

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Jackson State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best communication & media studies schools. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Jackson State University awarded about 34 communication & media studies degrees in the most recent data year. Communication & Media Studies graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $24,235 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,624 to complete this degree. Get the full communication & media studies details for Jackson State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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