by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 54 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of communication & journalism. Combined, these schools handed out 10,031 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism to qualified students.
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The communication & journalism bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication & journalism students working on their bachelor's degree.
The communication & journalism school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from The University of Texas at Austin
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism needs to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Texas A&M University - College Station
University of Arizona is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of Arizona
Southern Methodist University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Southern Methodist University
ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Arizona State University - Tempe
Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Texas Christian University
Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Baylor University
Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Texas Tech University
Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of North Texas
Located in the midsize suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & journalism from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Arizona State University - Skysong | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 12 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX |
| 13 | Texas State University | San Marcos, TX |
| 14 | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ |
| 15 | University of Houston | Houston, TX |
| 16 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 17 | Oklahoma State University - Main Campus | Stillwater, OK |
| 18 | University of Phoenix - Arizona | Phoenix, AZ |
Explore the best communication & journalism colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | 7,434 |
| Arizona | 33 | 2,820 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 982 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 104 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,954 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2,092 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1,672 |
| Journalism | 1,297 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 10,003 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 5,225 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,187 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 2,853 |
| History | 2,423 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,572 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 859 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 725 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 404 |
