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Best Communication and Media Studies Schools in North Carolina
Top Communication and Media Studies programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 21
Avg major earnings: $49,816
Top Communication and Media Studies Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $59,487 |
| 2 | Wake Forest University #73 national | $60,234 |
| 3 | NC State #108 national | $47,004 |
| 4 | Elon University #111 national | $60,125 |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $47,815 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $44,581 |
| 7 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $40,125 |
| 8 | Queens University of Charlotte #522 national | $46,122 |
| 9 | East Carolina University #579 national | $48,249 |
| 10 | Meredith College #625 national | $44,422 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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