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90 Best Associate's Media & Communication Universities in the USA

Compare 124 programs at 90 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

90 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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TU Tulane University of Louisiana logo

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana · Private University · Est. 1834

US #16 QS World #461 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$39,949/yr
Admission rate
14%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,268
Students
7,767
2
UC University of Cincinnati-Main Campus logo

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$25,648/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,810
Students
29,882
3
SA Southern Adventist University logo

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,345/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,723
Students
2,773
4
OU Ohio University-Main Campus logo

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1804

US #59 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,637/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,581
Students
19,633
5
IS Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$45,608
Students
7,583
6
UA University of Akron Main Campus logo

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,946/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,600
Students
9,052
7
WV West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1867

US #84 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,634/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,939
Students
17,385
8
WS Wright State University-Main Campus logo

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,415/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,500
Students
6,762
9
IU Indiana University-Bloomington logo

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1820

US #94 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$16,264/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,742
Students
37,806
10
UN University of New Mexico-Main Campus logo

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1889

US #126 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$15,489/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,792
Students
17,244
11
YS Youngstown State University logo

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1908

US #132 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,767/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$41,544
Students
7,961
12
NM New Mexico State University-Main Campus logo

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1888

US #141 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$8,889/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$39,067
Students
11,946
13
VU Valparaiso University logo

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1859

US #150 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,578/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,191
Students
2,083
14
BG Bowling Green State University-Main Campus logo

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #166 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$24,022/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$47,896
Students
12,812
15
MU Madonna University logo

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,755/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,058
Students
1,632
16
FS Ferris State University logo

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1884

US #194 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$8,624/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,735
Students
8,106
17
RI Rochester Institute of Technology logo

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1829

US #197 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$34,906/yr
Admission rate
67%
Earnings (10yr)
$76,571
Students
13,215
19
UH University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1957

US #213 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$30,282/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,823
Students
4,146
20
SJ St. John's University-New York logo

St. John's University-New York

Queens, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #249 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$29,999/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,571
Students
9,477
21
AP American Public University System logo

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$44,409
Students
40,074
22
WW Walla Walla University logo

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington · Private University · Est. 1892

US #280 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$23,329/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$61,885
Students
1,252
23
VS Vermont State University logo

Vermont State University

Randolph, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1866

US #281 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$18,212/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,331
Students
3,590
24
CU Creighton University logo

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska · Private University · Est. 1878

US #284 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$31,568/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,911
Students
4,348

What this subject pays

Graduates of Media & Communication programmes report a median $32,569 two years after finishing, across 133 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for associate's Media & Communication universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Tulane University of Louisiana, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Southern Adventist University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study associate's Media & Communication universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying associate's Media & Communication universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About associate's Media & Communication universities in the USA

This page lists associate's Media & Communication universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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