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21 Best Communication & Media Universities in the United States

Of the 21 Communication & Media universities in the United States, University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks highest on research impact (16,465,315 citations). Northern Arizona University (#283 in United States) and University of San Francisco (#304 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 30 matching courses between them.

21 universities · ranked best first

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California State University, Fullerton

Public University · 3 courses in Communication & Media

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#310 in United States · by research impact
1,566,789 citations · h-index 479

Communication & Media at other levels

How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Alabama at Birmingham is cited most (16,465,315 citations).

Public, private and where they are

21 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Inside the course list

By level: 26 bachelor's and 3 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 93% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). California State University, Fullerton offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Communication & Media in the United States?

University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States), Northern Arizona University (#283 in United States) and University of San Francisco (#304 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Communication & Media in the United States?

21 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Communication & Media course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Communication & Media courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Communication & Media online with a university in the United States?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Communication & Media courses in the United States?

California State University, Fullerton, with 3, ahead of Biola University (3).

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