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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Georgia

36 accredited institutions in Georgia offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

36
Colleges
7,269
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Georgia

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Georgia
Athens
1,998
Graduates/yr
37%
Acceptance
$9,790
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah
1,038
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$40,095
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$41,571
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
948
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$4,450
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Georgia State University
Atlanta
513
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$7,158
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
324
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
306
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
300
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$23,484
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$32,898
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
282
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
279
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$7,508
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta
195
Graduates/yr
16%
Acceptance
$10,258
In-State Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Columbus State University
Columbus
159
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mercer University
Macon
138
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$33,080
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$19,249
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicAssociate's
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville
96
Graduates/yr
$7,605
In-State Tuition
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Berry College
Mount Berry
96
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$40,140
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$18,203
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicBachelor's
Savannah State University
Savannah
90
Graduates/yr
$4,064
In-State Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
81
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$45,416
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$16,881
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicBachelor's
Dalton State College
Dalton
72
Graduates/yr
$2,563
In-State Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicBachelor's
Clayton State University
Morrow
63
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$4,064
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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19
PublicBachelor's
Albany State University
Albany
51
Graduates/yr
$4,064
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Piedmont University
Demorest
36
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$30,200
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$15,746
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Reinhardt University
Waleska
30
Graduates/yr
55%
Acceptance
$27,080
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$24,850
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicBachelor's
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley
21
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$4,064
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs
18
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$22,914
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$20,573
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitMaster's
Brenau University
Gainesville
18
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$31,000
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$24,626
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls
18
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$23,250
Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
$18,918
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Young Harris College
Young Harris
18
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$30,800
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$14,000
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Morehouse College
Atlanta
18
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$27,984
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$33,016
Net Price <$30K
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28
PublicBachelor's
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus
15
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$4,064
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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29
Private NonprofitMaster's
Agnes Scott College
Decatur
12
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$47,820
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$20,156
Net Price <$30K
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30
PublicAssociate's
Gordon State College
Barnesville
12
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$2,563
In-State Tuition
16%
Grad Rate
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Shorter University
Rome
9
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$23,514
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$14,860
Net Price <$30K
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wesleyan College
Macon
3
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$26,450
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$11,746
Net Price <$30K
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33
PublicAssociate's
East Georgia State College
Swainsboro
3
Graduates/yr
$2,280
In-State Tuition
4%
Grad Rate
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34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Emory University
Atlanta
3
Graduates/yr
11%
Acceptance
$59,920
Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
$7,058
Net Price <$30K
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Truett McConnell University
Cleveland
3
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$23,952
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$17,498
Net Price <$30K
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36
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Paine College
Augusta
3
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$12,706
Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
$12,899
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Georgia

Georgia has 36 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 7,269 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Georgia residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.