29 low-tuition master's programs in Communication/Media/Journalism — US

29 programs for a master's in Communication/Media/Journalism in the US that answer which programs in this group cost the least each year. Every program here publishes an annual tuition of $28,000 or less.

low-tuition Programs

Every program here publishes an annual tuition of $28,000 or less.

  1. 1

    University of California, Berkeley

    Master of Journalism

    Application deadline
    Jan 31 +1
    Annual tuition
    $25,385
    Program duration
    24 months
  2. 2

    Johns Hopkins University

    Master of Arts in Communication

    Application deadline
    Feb 19 +1
    Annual tuition
    $10,950
    Program duration
    60 months
  3. 3

    University of Washington

    Master of Communication in Digital Media (MCDM)

    Application deadline
    Jan 30 +2
    Annual tuition
    $27,321
    Program duration
    36 months
  4. 4

    The University of Texas at Austin

    Master degree in Journalism

    Application deadline
    Dec 1
    Annual tuition
    $18,326
  5. 5

    University of Wisconsin--Madison

    Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

    Application deadline
    Dec 14
    Annual tuition
    $12,027
  6. 6

    Purdue University--West Lafayette

    Master's degree in Interpersonal Communication

    Application deadline
    Rolling
    Annual tuition
    $24,600
    Program duration
    20 months
  7. 7

    University of Southern California

    Master of Communication Management

    Application deadline
    Jul 14
    Annual tuition
    $27,083
    Program duration
    16 months full-time
  8. 8

    University of California--Santa Barbara

    Master of Arts in Communication

    Application deadline
    Dec 15
    Annual tuition
    $15,102
  9. 9

    University of Minnesota--Twin Cities

    Master of Arts in Communication Studies

    Application deadline
    Dec 1
    Annual tuition
    $13,206
  10. 10

    University of Pittsburgh

    Master of Arts in Communication

    Application deadline
    Jan 3
    Annual tuition
    $16,606

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Complete Program List29 programs

The complete list of Communication/Media/Journalism Master's Programs, ranked by their global university rank first.

First programs in this cohort
RankUniversityProgramDuration
#6University of California, BerkeleyMaster of Journalism24 months
#16Johns Hopkins UniversityMA in Digital Media Strategy and Design60 months
#16Johns Hopkins UniversityMaster of Arts in Communication60 months
#25University of WashingtonMaster of Communication in Digital Media (MCDM)36 months
#31The University of Texas at AustinMaster degree in Journalism
#38University of Wisconsin--MadisonMaster of Arts in Communication Arts24 months
#38University of Wisconsin--MadisonMaster of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
#39Purdue University--West LafayetteMaster's degree in Interpersonal Communication20 months
#39Purdue University--West LafayetteMaster's degree in Organizational Communication
#42University of Southern CaliforniaMaster of Communication Management16 months full-time
#59University of California--Santa BarbaraMaster of Arts in Communication
#72University of Minnesota--Twin CitiesMaster of Arts in Communication Studies
#72University of Minnesota--Twin CitiesMaster of Arts in Health Communication12 months
#75University of PittsburghMaster of Arts in Communication
#85Boston UniversityMaster of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy focus area in Communication24 months
#92Georgetown UniversityMaster of Science in Design Management & Communications60 months
#92Georgetown UniversityMaster of Science in Journalism60 months
#96University of FloridaMaster of Arts in Mass Communication16 months
#99University of GeorgiaMaster of Arts in Emerging Media24 months
#119University of California, Santa CruzMaster of Fine Arts in Digital Arts New Media24 months
#119University of California, Santa CruzMaster of Science in Computation Media24 months
#126Indiana University--BloomingtonMaster of Arts in Media Arts and Sciences
#126Indiana University--BloomingtonMaster of Science in Media (Design and production)
#134University of Colorado BoulderMaster of Arts in Journalism
#251–300University of MiamiM.F.A. in Interactive Media24 months
#301–400University at Buffalo--SUNYMaster of Fine Arts in Film and Media Study36 months
#301–400University at Buffalo--SUNYMaster of Fine Arts in Media Arts Production36 months
Stevens Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science in Network & Communication Management & Services
University of OregonMaster of Arts in Journalism & Communication12 months

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