Best colleges for communications and journalism in Alabama
Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in communication, journalism, or a related field, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for communications and journalism in Alabama21 schools
21 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Alabama.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in communication and journalism, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Auburn University
Auburn, AL · PublicHonor Roll#1 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B · Top 39%
- 2
Samford University
Birmingham, AL · Private nonprofit#2 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B-
- 3
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Public#3 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B · Top 46%
- 4
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · Public#4 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B+ · Top 25%
- 5
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Public#5 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B · Top 41%
- 6
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · Private nonprofit#6 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade C+
- 7
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL · Private nonprofit#7 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade C+
- 8
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL · Public#8 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B-
- 9
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL · Public#9 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B
- 10
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL · PublicTop 22% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B · Top 36%
- 11
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL · Private nonprofit#11 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B-
- 12
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL · Private nonprofit#12 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade C+
- 13
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL · Private nonprofit#13 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade C+
- 14
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL · Public#14 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B · Top 44%
- 15
Troy University
Troy, AL · Public#15 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B-
- 16
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL · PublicTop 24% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B · Top 48%
- 17
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · Public#18 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade B · Top 49%
- 18
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL · Private nonprofit#22 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade C+
- 19
Miles College
Fairfield, AL · Private nonprofit#24 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade C+
- 20
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · Public#25 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade C+
- 21
Talladega College
Talladega, AL · Private nonprofit#26 in Alabama
- Bachelor’s program in communication and journalism
- Value grade C+
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $24,323 | $21,000 | $65,337 | 82% |
| Samford University | $32,622 | $19,500 | $58,469 | 77% |
| The University of Alabama | $22,420 | $22,750 | $59,221 | 73% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $18,796 | $20,705 | $61,767 | 64% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $18,749 | $22,300 | $54,501 | 64% |
| Tuskegee University | $35,013 | $27,000 | $49,641 | 55% |
| University of Mobile | $22,382 | $26,500 | $43,611 | 57% |
| University of Montevallo | $17,683 | $24,000 | $42,957 | 54% |
| University of South Alabama | $17,648 | $24,929 | $49,379 | 53% |
| University of North Alabama | $12,170 | $22,077 | $45,415 | 55% |
| Spring Hill College | $20,449 | $27,000 | $51,500 | 52% |
| Oakwood University | $25,669 | $27,000 | $42,488 | 45% |
| Huntingdon College | $22,566 | $27,000 | $49,601 | 48% |
| Jacksonville State University | $14,279 | $22,189 | $45,235 | 55% |
| Troy University | $16,527 | $25,000 | $42,062 | 50% |
| University of West Alabama | $12,684 | $24,944 | $44,232 | 35% |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $13,224 | $25,000 | $44,391 | 33% |
| Stillman College | $15,258 | $29,067 | $35,421 | 25% |
| Miles College | $14,271 | $31,217 | $32,627 | 16% |
| Alabama State University | $20,435 | $31,000 | $34,502 | 30% |
| Talladega College | $15,560 | $28,500 | $32,229 | 31% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alaska 3
- Arizona 9
- Arkansas 18
- California 70
- Colorado 13
- Connecticut 19
- Delaware 4
- District of Columbia 7
- Florida 39
- Georgia 38
- Hawaii 5
- Idaho 6
- Illinois 48
- Indiana 39
- Iowa 25
- Kansas 21
- Kentucky 25
- Louisiana 18
- Maine 6
- Maryland 18
- Massachusetts 38
- Michigan 36
- Minnesota 29
- Mississippi 14
- Missouri 38
- Montana 4
- Nebraska 14
- Nevada 3
- New Hampshire 10
- New Jersey 23
- New Mexico 4
- New York 82
- North Carolina 42
- North Dakota 8
- Ohio 59
- Oklahoma 20
- Oregon 17
- Pennsylvania 90
- Puerto Rico 12
- Rhode Island 9
- South Carolina 25
- South Dakota 6
- Tennessee 29
- Texas 64
- Utah 8
- Vermont 7
- Virginia 34
- Washington 19
- West Virginia 12
- Wisconsin 27