19 Best Private PhD Media Studies Universities in the USA

Compare 86 programs at 19 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida · Private University · Est. 1925

US #8 QS World #250 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,244/yr
Admission rate: 19%
Earnings (10yr): $75,328
Students: 12,913

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York · Private University · Est. 1824

US #11 QS World #350 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,228/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $102,051
Students: 5,714

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Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1891

US #25 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $38,509/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $84,648
Students: 13,233

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Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $38,793/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $79,164
Students: 15,477

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University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Private University · Est. 1864

US #35 QS World #701 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,131/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $71,155
Students: 6,025

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,699/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $111,371
Students: 10,650

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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1754

US #58 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,590/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $102,491
Students: 8,973

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Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,167/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,363
Students: 9,201

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Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,690/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $104,043
Students: 15,995

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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,357/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,813
Students: 50,012

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Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University · Est. 1765

US #196 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $25,184/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $93,487
Students: 7,226

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Stanford University

Stanford, California · Private University · Est. 1885

US #198 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,807/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $124,080
Students: 7,554

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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #208 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,846/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $91,565
Students: 7,208

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American University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1893

US #241 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $41,943/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $77,370
Students: 7,266

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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

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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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Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1867

US #307 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $50,539/yr
Admission rate: 41%
Earnings (10yr): $63,066
Students: 10,108

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Chapman University

Orange, California · Private University · Est. 1861

US #436 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $46,555/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $70,070
Students: 7,478

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private PhD Media Studies universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Miami, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Drexel University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private PhD Media Studies 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 private PhD Media Studies 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 private PhD Media Studies universities in the USA

This page lists private PhD Media Studies 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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