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Best Colleges for Communications in North Carolina

The best colleges for a Communications degree in North Carolina, led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University and North Carolina State University at Raleigh. 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 North Carolina?

Based on our rankings, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the top-ranked college for Communications in North Carolina. Other top choices include Wake Forest University, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Elon University.

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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University, North Carolina State University at Raleigh. 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 $33,655 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 $63,152 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, NC · 15.3% acceptance · SAT 1,439 · $41,203 tuition · 91% grad rate
  2. 2. Wake Forest University — Winston-Salem, NC · 21.7% acceptance · SAT 1,475 · $67,642 tuition · 89% grad rate
  3. 3. North Carolina State University at Raleigh — Raleigh, NC · 41.7% acceptance · SAT 1,376 · $32,847 tuition · 85% grad rate
  4. 4. Elon University — Elon, NC · 66.4% acceptance · SAT 1,208 · $46,958 tuition · 84% grad rate
  5. 5. University of North Carolina at Greensboro — Greensboro, NC · 88.5% acceptance · SAT 1,193 · $24,012 tuition · 56% grad rate
  6. 6. University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 79.6% acceptance · SAT 1,231 · $22,492 tuition · 69% grad rate
  7. 7. Appalachian State University — Boone, NC · 90.1% acceptance · SAT 1,214 · $25,212 tuition · 75% grad rate
  8. 8. East Carolina University — Greenville, NC · 89.2% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $23,638 tuition · 63% grad rate
  9. 9. University of North Carolina Asheville — Asheville, NC · 91.9% acceptance · SAT 1,251 · $24,849 tuition · 54% grad rate
  10. 10. Davidson College — Davidson, NC · 13.4% acceptance · SAT 1,469 · $64,410 tuition · 91% grad rate
  11. 11. University of North Carolina Wilmington — Wilmington, NC · 64.2% acceptance · SAT 1,287 · $24,152 tuition · 71% grad rate
  12. 12. High Point University — High Point, NC · 75.3% acceptance · SAT 1,288 · $45,312 tuition · 74% grad rate
  13. 13. Queens University of Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 62.1% acceptance · SAT 1,206 · $45,846 tuition · 61% grad rate
  14. 14. North Carolina Central University — Durham, NC · 87% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $19,735 tuition · 42% grad rate
  15. 15. Meredith College — Raleigh, NC · 74.2% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $45,630 tuition · 70% grad rate
  16. 16. Winston-Salem State University — Winston-Salem, NC · 78.3% acceptance · SAT 945 · $16,782 tuition · 47% grad rate
  17. 17. Western Carolina University — Cullowhee, NC · 81.8% acceptance · SAT 1,157 · $8,630 tuition · 60% grad rate
  18. 18. North Carolina A & T State University — Greensboro, NC · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,074 · $20,673 tuition · 57% grad rate
  19. 19. Wingate University — Wingate, NC · 91.1% acceptance · SAT 1,111 · $41,636 tuition · 46% grad rate
  20. 20. Gardner-Webb University — Boiling Springs, NC · 77.2% acceptance · SAT 1,113 · $34,760 tuition · 55% grad rate
  21. 21. Johnson C Smith University — Charlotte, NC · 45.2% acceptance · $21,300 tuition · 34% grad rate
  22. 22. Lenoir-Rhyne University — Hickory, NC · 84.6% acceptance · $31,900 tuition · 48% grad rate
  23. 23. Barton College — Wilson, NC · 94.2% acceptance · $37,250 tuition · 46% grad rate
  24. 24. Methodist University — Fayetteville, NC · 75.1% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $41,250 tuition · 44% grad rate
  25. 25. Lees-McRae College — Banner Elk, NC · 76.8% acceptance · $33,250 tuition · 42% grad rate

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