Graduate Programs in Communication, Media & Journalism
Explore 600+ Communication, Media & Journalism graduate programs at 150+ universities across 13 countries.
Overview
How do information and stories move between people, organizations and the public? Communication, media and journalism programs study exactly that, through media theory, reporting, strategic communication, digital media and audience research, and students often produce work as well as analyze it.
A professional master's focuses on reporting, production or strategic communication, often ending with a portfolio or capstone. A PhD focuses on research into media, technology and public discourse and usually leads to teaching and research roles.
Communication, media and journalism offer one of the widest choices of programs, according to our data. Graduates work as reporters and editors, public relations and communications managers, content strategists, social media managers and audience researchers. Hiring has shifted toward digital media, corporate communications and data-driven audience work.
Most Communication, Media & Journalism programs charge between $17,000 and $64,000 a year in tuition. The top ten ranked programs charge between $15,000 and $73,000.
Top Ranked Master's Programs
The five universities that lead our Communication, Media & Journalism ranking among those offering this degree.
- Stanford UniversityMaster of Arts in JournalismDeadline Jan 4 +1 · Tuition $63,540 · Duration 12 months
- University of Southern CaliforniaMaster of Science in JournalismDeadline Jan 9 · Tuition $74,010 · Duration 11 months
- University of AmsterdamCommunication Science: Corporate CommunicationDeadline Jan 15 · Tuition $24,143 · Duration 12 months
- Northwestern UniversityMaster of Science in JournalismDeadline Nov 9 +2 · Tuition $73,472 · Duration 12 months
- University of Michigan--Ann ArborMaster of Arts in Media ArtsDeadline Dec 1 · Tuition $62,168 · Duration 24 months
Top Ranked PhD Programs
The five universities that lead our Communication, Media & Journalism ranking among those offering this degree.
- Stanford UniversityPhD in communicationDeadline Dec 2 · Tuition $63,540 · Duration 60 months
- University of PennsylvaniaDoctor of Philosophy in CommunicationDeadline Dec 15 +1 · Duration 60 months
- University of Southern CaliforniaDoctorate in CommunicationDeadline Dec 1 · Tuition $59,208 · Duration 60 months
- Northwestern UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Communication StudiesDeadline Dec 1 · Tuition $56,067 · Duration 60 months
- University of Michigan--Ann ArborPhD in communicationDeadline Dec 1 · Tuition $63,796 · Duration 60 months
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