Study Media & Communication in the United States

1,237 programmes in media & communication at 263 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,582 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 19,900 USD and 38,950 USD.

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

Media & Communication programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Organizational Communication Online Online Ohio University Master's 10,540 USD
Bachelor in Journalism Michigan State University Bachelor's 43,767 USD
Bachelor in Journalism University of Oregon, Eugene Bachelor's 43,302 USD
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Bachelor in Communication Texas A&M University Bachelor's 39,171 USD
PhD in Communication University of Missouri, Columbia PhD 23,140 USD
Bachelor in Communication Studies Wayne State University Bachelor's 31,044 USD
Master in Broadcast and Digital Journalism Syracuse University Master's 34,646 USD
Certificate in Advanced Media Production Technology Virginia Commonwealth University — 16,233 USD
Master in Communication, Culture and Technology Georgetown University Master's 68,063 USD
Bachelor in Public Relations (Online) Online Mississippi State University Bachelor's 26,580 USD
Master in Communication Studies, M.A. California State University, Los Angeles Master's 28,087 USD
Bachelor in Advertising / Public Relations (BA) University of Central Florida Bachelor's 22,466 USD
Bachelor in Advertising and Digital Media University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls Bachelor's 20,565 USD
Bachelor in Digital Storytelling and Content Creation St. Edward's University Bachelor's 50,484 USD
Bachelor in Journalism - Broadcast Wayne State University Bachelor's 31,044 USD
Bachelor in Public Relations (Digital Communication) Online Online The University of Alabama Bachelor's 11,550 USD
Bachelor in Communication Worcester State University Bachelor's 29,030 USD
PhD in Communication and Rhetoric Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute PhD 60,360 USD
Master in Communication (Online) Online Liberty University Master's 16,810 USD
Master in Public Relations & Corporate Communications Georgetown University Master's 68,063 USD
Bachelor in Journalism (Mass Communications Concentration) Ball State University Bachelor's 28,582 USD
PhD in Mass Communications Online Syracuse University PhD 34,646 USD
Bachelor in Advertising AB/Journalism and Mass Communication MA(Advertising)(non-thesis) University of Georgia, Athens Bachelor's 28,830 USD

Media & Communication in the United States by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 847 19,900 USD 28,582 USD 38,950 USD
Master's 205 18,780 USD 29,784 USD 34,646 USD
PhD 35 23,140 USD 29,822 USD 34,646 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within media & communication

Communication 561 Journalism and Mass Communication 182 Communication Studies 138 Public Relations 137 Digital Media 76 Media Studies 73 Media Production 49 Media and Communication 21

Universities for media & communication in the United States

Study Media & Communication in the United States: common questions

How many media & communication programmes are there in the United States?
1,237 media & communication programmes at 263 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a media & communication degree in the United States cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in media & communication in the United States is 28,582 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 19,900 USD and 38,950 USD per year.
Can I study media & communication in the United States in English?
Yes — 100% of the media & communication programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (1,237 of 1,237).
Are any of these media & communication programmes available online?
142 of the 1,237 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

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