PhD in Media & Communication in North America

39 phd programmes in media & communication at 28 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,421 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 20,807 USD and 34,646 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Media & Communication programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Agricultural Education and Communication University of Florida United States PhD 30,134 USD
PhD in Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication East Carolina University United States PhD 20,807 USD
PhD in Journalism University of Missouri, Columbia United States PhD 23,140 USD
PhD in Communication Washington State University United States PhD 28,421 USD
PhD in Mass Communication University of Oklahoma United States PhD 11,916 USD
PhD in Communication University of North Dakota United States PhD 12,820 USD
Doctor of Letters (Social Communication) University of Quebec Trois Rivieres Canada PhD 9,472 USD
PhD in Communication Wayne State University United States PhD 38,020 USD
PhD in Mass Communication University of Iowa United States PhD 29,822 USD
PhD in Communication and Information Major, PhD The University of Tennessee, Knoxville United States PhD 32,108 USD
PhD in Public Communication Laval University, Quebec City Canada PhD 10,659 USD
PhD in Mass Communication, PHD University of Georgia, Athens United States PhD 24,630 USD
PhD in Mass Communication University of Florida United States PhD 30,134 USD
PhD in Ph.D. in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design Clemson University United States PhD —
PhD in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design, Ph.D. Clemson University United States PhD —

Specialisations within media & communication

Communication 29 Communication Studies 6 Journalism and Mass Communication 3 Media and Communication 1

Universities for media & communication in North America

PhD in Media & Communication in North America: common questions

How many media & communication programmes are there in North America?
39 media & communication phd programmes at 28 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a media & communication degree in North America cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in media & communication in North America is 28,421 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,807 USD and 34,646 USD per year.
Can I study media & communication in North America in English?
Yes — 100% of the media & communication programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (39 of 39).
Are any of these media & communication programmes available online?
3 of the 39 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

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