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Study Communication in the United States

Communication studies examine how people, organisations and media exchange information – public relations, journalism, corporate and intercultural communication, rhetoric and digital media.

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    Composition Week (High School Programs & Camps)

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Music: Composition

    Shenandoah University 🇺🇸 Winchester, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Music History/Theory/Composition, BA

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  4. Minor

    Writing and Rhetoric, Minor

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in English: Composition Studies

    University of Memphis 🇺🇸 Memphis, Millington, Jackson, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Rhetoric, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  8. Master

    San Bernardino, MA, 48, English Composition (General), 15013

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Composition (Bachelor of Arts)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  10. Major

    Music Composition (Major)

    Cedarville University 🇺🇸 Cedarville, United States

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  11. Major

    Music Composition (Major)

    University of Hartford 🇺🇸 West Hartford, United States

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  12. Minor

    Rhetoric Minor (RHET)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  13. Major

    Music composition (Major)

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  15. Minor

    Rhetoric Minor (RHET)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  16. Master

    San Bernardino, MA, 48, English Composition (English Literature), 15013

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Music Theory & Music Composition

    School of Music, University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  18. Certificate

    Three Dimensional Composition (Certificate) (Art)

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Music Bachelor Composition Concentration (BMComposition)

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  20. Master

    Music Composition, MM (Masters)

    Roosevelt University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Music Theory-Composition, PHD, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  22. Major

    Rhetoric and Professional Writing (Major)

    University of Hartford 🇺🇸 West Hartford, United States

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Study Communication in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 226 universities and colleges offer 458 Communication programmes: 70 Bachelor, 78 Master and 29 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Chicago, Oakland and Pittsburgh. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of California and DePaul University.

Degrees in Communication

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Communication builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Communication, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Communication programmes?

The directory lists 458 Communication programmes at 226 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Chicago and Oakland.

How long does it take to study Communication?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Communication programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of California, DePaul University, Carnegie Mellon University and Kent State University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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