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Best Colleges for Communications in Kentucky

The best colleges for a Communications degree in Kentucky, led by University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University and Bellarmine University. 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 Kentucky?

Based on our rankings, University of Kentucky is the top-ranked college for Communications in Kentucky. Other top choices include Kentucky State University, Bellarmine University, Georgetown College.

What are the best Communications schools?

The best Communications schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, Bellarmine University. 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 $28,257 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 $47,895 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. University of Kentucky — Lexington, KY · 92.9% acceptance · SAT 1,215 · $34,140 tuition · 71% grad rate
  2. 2. Kentucky State University — Frankfort, KY · 96.1% acceptance · SAT 870 · $13,658 tuition · 32% grad rate
  3. 3. Bellarmine University — Louisville, KY · 86.1% acceptance · SAT 1,210 · $48,770 tuition · 64% grad rate
  4. 4. Georgetown College — Georgetown, KY · 91.1% acceptance · SAT 1,138 · $42,840 tuition · 49% grad rate
  5. 5. Western Kentucky University — Bowling Green, KY · 93.9% acceptance · SAT 971 · $27,000 tuition · 56% grad rate
  6. 6. Murray State University — Murray, KY · 85.7% acceptance · SAT 1,133 · $19,836 tuition · 61% grad rate
  7. 7. University of the Cumberlands — Williamsburg, KY · 98.8% acceptance · $9,875 tuition · 50% grad rate
  8. 8. Northern Kentucky University — Highland Heights, KY · 67.7% acceptance · SAT 1,087 · $21,912 tuition · 52% grad rate
  9. 9. Berea College — Berea, KY · 19.3% acceptance · SAT 1,249 · $51,658 tuition · 58% grad rate
  10. 10. Asbury University — Wilmore, KY · 63.4% acceptance · $33,640 tuition · 65% grad rate
  11. 11. Eastern Kentucky University — Richmond, KY · 77.6% acceptance · SAT 1,149 · $21,230 tuition · 50% grad rate
  12. 12. Morehead State University — Morehead, KY · 77.2% acceptance · $14,980 tuition · 52% grad rate
  13. 13. Lindsey Wilson College — Columbia, KY · $27,808 tuition · 44% grad rate

Best Colleges for Communications in Kentucky on PickACampus