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Best Schools for Broadcast Journalism in the Southeast Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the broadcast journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Broadcast Journalism
University Of Miami tops our 2026 ranking of the best broadcast journalism schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 18 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Students who receive their broadcast journalism degree from University Of Miami earn around $41,378 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans.
Get the full broadcast journalism details for University Of Miami
University Of South Carolina Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in broadcast journalism, ranking #2. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. About 36 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Broadcast Journalism graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $38,762 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
Read more about the broadcast journalism program at University Of South Carolina Columbia
Western Kentucky University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in broadcast journalism, ranking #3. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. Western Kentucky University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 29 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University in the most recent year. Students who receive their broadcast journalism degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $35,050 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500.
See the full broadcast journalism program report for Western Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Northern Kentucky University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 39 broadcast journalism degrees were awarded at Northern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $29,647 early in their careers. Northern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $26,122 in student loans.
See the full broadcast journalism program report for Northern Kentucky University
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 17 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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