39 PhD Programs in Media & Communication in North America

Specializations within media & communication

Top universities for Media & Communication in North America

Ranked by how many media & communication programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• University of Georgia, Athens (3)
• University of North Dakota (2)
• East Carolina University (2)
• University of Iowa (2)
• University of Minnesota (2)
• University of Missouri, Columbia (2)
• University of Maryland, College Park (2)
• University of Florida (2)
• Clemson University (2)
• University of Oklahoma (2)

January intake in North America

4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Media and Communication — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Communication, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication — East Carolina University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Public Communication — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Media & Communication in North America: common questions

How many media & communication programs are there in North America?

39 media & communication phd programs at 28 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a media & communication degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in media & communication in North America is 28,421 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 20,807 USD and 34,646 USD a year.

Can I study media & communication in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the media & communication programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (39 of 39).

Are any of these media & communication programs available online?

3 of the 39 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.