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141 Best PhD Media & Communication Programs in the USA

Compare 141 programs at 105 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

UW University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
17
Median earnings
$62,260
Study mode
Full Time
UA The University of Alabama logo

Communication and Media Studies

The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
16
Study mode
Full Time
MS Michigan State University logo

Communication and Media Studies

Michigan State University · East Lansing

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
14
Study mode
Full Time
RU Regent University logo

Communication and Media Studies

Regent University · Virginia Beach

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
14
Median earnings
$50,856
Study mode
Full Time
US University of Southern California logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Southern California · Los Angeles

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
13
Median earnings
$63,328
Study mode
Full Time
UF University of Florida logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Florida · Gainesville

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
13
Study mode
Full Time
IU Indiana University-Bloomington logo

Communication and Media Studies

Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
12
Median earnings
$61,814
Study mode
Full Time
UK University of Kentucky logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Kentucky · Lexington

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
12
Study mode
Full Time
UM University of Maryland-College Park logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Maryland-College Park · College Park

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
12
Study mode
Full Time
UN University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
12
Median earnings
$63,661
Study mode
Full Time
PS Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Communication and Media Studies

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
12
Median earnings
$72,603
Study mode
Full Time
UG University of Georgia logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Georgia · Athens

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
11
Study mode
Full Time
UK University of Kansas logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Kansas · Lawrence

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
11
Study mode
Full Time
UP University of Pennsylvania logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
11
Study mode
Full Time
US University of South Florida logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of South Florida · Tampa

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
10
Study mode
Full Time
UO University of Oregon logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Oregon · Eugene

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
10
Study mode
Full Time
TU Temple University logo

Communication and Media Studies

Temple University · Philadelphia

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
10
Study mode
Full Time
CU Clemson University logo

Communication and Media Studies

Clemson University · Clemson

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
10
Study mode
Full Time
AS Arizona State University Campus Immersion logo

Communication and Media Studies

Arizona State University Campus Immersion · Tempe

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
9
Median earnings
$72,796
Study mode
Full Time
UM University of Massachusetts-Amherst logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
9
Study mode
Full Time
TT Texas Tech University logo

Communication and Media Studies

Texas Tech University · Lubbock

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
9
Study mode
Full Time
UU University of Utah logo

Communication and Media Studies

University of Utah · Salt Lake City

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
9
Study mode
Full Time
LU Liberty University logo

Communication and Media Studies

Liberty University · Lynchburg

PhD / Doctorate Communication & Media Full Time
Graduates a year
9
Study mode
Full Time

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

How much does it cost to study phD Media & Communication programs 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 phD Media & Communication programs 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 phD Media & Communication programs in the USA

This page lists phD Media & Communication programs 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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