485 Best Master's Media & Communication Universities in the USA

Compare 876 programs at 485 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #257 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $3,967/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $59,211
Students: 19,562

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218

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #262 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,764/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $52,131
Students: 8,969

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219

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1836

US #263 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,585/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $80,137
Students: 7,298

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220

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1871

US #266 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,346/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $52,334
Students: 5,097

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The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas · Public University · Est. 1961

US #267 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,267/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $68,227
Students: 21,751

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222

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1885

US #268 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,155/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $73,739
Students: 6,245

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223

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1963

US #271 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,071/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $53,037
Students: 5,024

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224

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, California · Public University · Est. 1911

US #274 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,000/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $61,244
Students: 21,605

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225

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1894

US #277 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,559/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $52,021
Students: 7,306

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226

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas · Private University · Est. 1873

US #278 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,660/yr
Admission rate: 44%
Earnings (10yr): $68,424
Students: 11,026

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227

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #279 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,533/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $75,537
Students: 7,682

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228

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

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229

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1858

US #283 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,503/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $58,532
Students: 5,144

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230

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1857

US #285 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,398/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $62,117
Students: 19,057

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231

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1889

US #286 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,890/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $52,725
Students: 958

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232

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida · Private University · Est. 1958

US #287 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $35,639/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $43,137
Students: 3,404

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233

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1922

US #288 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $9,096/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $44,737
Students: 6,688

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234

CUNY Hunter College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1870

US #289 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $2,984/yr
Admission rate: 54%
Earnings (10yr): $63,163
Students: 16,289

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235

Pace University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1906

US #291 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,892/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $70,378
Students: 7,665

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236

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1927

US #292 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,807/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $50,323
Students: 1,534

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237

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1895

US #293 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,391/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $57,808
Students: 11,301

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238

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1961

US #295 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $22,382/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $43,611
Students: 1,307

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1965

US #298 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,788/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $54,659
Students: 8,697

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Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1978

US #300 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,923/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $44,498
Students: 4,729

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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 master's Media & Communication universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include California State University-Los Angeles, Cleveland State University, Emory University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists master'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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