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66 Best Master's Media & Communication Universities in the United States

Of the 66 Master's Media & Communication universities in the United States, Columbia University ranks highest at #14 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40) and University of Colorado at Denver (QS World #428) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 116 matching courses between them.

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7Ranked
CU California University of Pennsylvania logo
#220 in United States United States

California University of Pennsylvania

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Media & Communication

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#220 in United States · by research impact
4,194,650 citations · h-index 685
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14Ranked
UT The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley logo
#324 in United States United States

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Media & Communication

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—International
Admissions open
#324 in United States · by research impact
1,410,570 citations · h-index 475
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20Ranked
CU Chapman University logo
#471 in United States United States

Chapman University

Public University · 6 courses in Master's Media & Communication

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#471 in United States · by research impact
385,271 citations · h-index 226
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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #14 (Columbia University) to #545 (CUNY City College of NY); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations). 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

63 are public and 3 private (95% public). By location, New York (1), Texas (1) and Puerto Rico (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Columbia University, founded in 1754. Columbia University is the largest, with 33,000 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Media & Communication (114), Mass Communication (1) and Film & Television (1). The usual length is 1–2 years. 91% are full-time and 8 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). Pratt Institute offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is the least expensive at USD 6,410 a year and Columbia University the most at USD 66,000; the middle of the range is about USD 40,144. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

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

Columbia University (QS World #14), University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40) and University of Colorado at Denver (QS World #428) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Media & Communication in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is the least expensive at about USD 6,410 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

63 public and 3 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Media & Communication 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 Master's Media & Communication online with a university in the United States?

8 of these courses are listed as online.

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