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Best Colleges for Communications in Georgia

The best colleges for a Communications degree in Georgia, led by Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, University of Georgia and University of West Georgia. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Communications programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Communications in Georgia?

Based on our rankings, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Communications in Georgia. Other top choices include University of Georgia, University of West Georgia, Kennesaw State University.

What are the best Communications schools?

The best Communications schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, University of Georgia, University of West Georgia. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Communications?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Communications programs is approximately $26,046 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Communications degree?

A bachelor's degree in Communications typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Communications rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Communications graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Communications programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $59,258 per year. Below are the highest-paying Communications programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus — Atlanta, GA · 14.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $34,484 tuition · 94% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Georgia — Athens, GA · 37.7% acceptance · SAT 1,397 · $31,688 tuition · 90% grad rate
  3. 3. University of West Georgia — Carrollton, GA · 51.6% acceptance · SAT 1,032 · $17,800 tuition · 43% grad rate
  4. 4. Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw, GA · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,113 · $17,736 tuition · 52% grad rate
  5. 5. University of North Georgia — Dahlonega, GA · 67.9% acceptance · SAT 1,106 · $16,503 tuition · 37% grad rate
  6. 6. Augusta University — Augusta, GA · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,070 · $24,734 tuition · 49% grad rate
  7. 7. Mercer University — Macon, GA · 68.9% acceptance · SAT 1,271 · $42,312 tuition · 70% grad rate
  8. 8. Savannah College of Art and Design — Savannah, GA · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,173 · $41,630 tuition · 69% grad rate
  9. 9. Morehouse College — Atlanta, GA · 44% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $32,893 tuition · 59% grad rate
  10. 10. Georgia College & State University — Milledgeville, GA · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $29,512 tuition · 64% grad rate
  11. 11. Berry College — Mount Berry, GA · 64% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $41,686 tuition · 69% grad rate
  12. 12. Georgia State University — Atlanta, GA · 55.4% acceptance · SAT 1,076 · $24,840 tuition · 53% grad rate
  13. 13. Clark Atlanta University — Atlanta, GA · 64.2% acceptance · $28,310 tuition · 49% grad rate
  14. 14. Clayton State University — Morrow, GA · 68.5% acceptance · SAT 958 · $16,532 tuition · 40% grad rate
  15. 15. Valdosta State University — Valdosta, GA · 72.3% acceptance · SAT 1,013 · $17,836 tuition · 42% grad rate
  16. 16. Fort Valley State University — Fort Valley, GA · 65.9% acceptance · SAT 994 · $16,932 tuition · 41% grad rate
  17. 17. Middle Georgia State University — Macon, GA · 99.7% acceptance · SAT 1,083 · $16,390 tuition · 25% grad rate
  18. 18. Albany State University — Albany, GA · $17,008 tuition · 31% grad rate

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