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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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  1. Bachelor

    Composition B.M., M.M., D.M.A. (Bachelor)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  2. Major

    Music Composition (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  3. Minor

    Rhetoric Minor (RHET)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  4. Major

    Public Relations and Rhetorical Advocacy (Major) (Politics and Public Speaking)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  6. Master

    Rhetoric and Composition Track, Master of Arts in English (MA)

    Texas A&M International University 🇺🇸 Laredo, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Rhetoric and Writing, PhD, Blacksburg

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  8. Postgraduate

    Music Composition (M.M.) (Postgraduate)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  9. Major

    Music Composition (Major Option)

    Humboldt State University 🇺🇸 Arcata, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    English 103 (Composition) ( Honors Course)

    Morehouse College 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  12. Major

    English Rhetoric and Composition (Major)

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  13. Minor

    Rhetoric Minor (RHET)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  15. Major

    Music Theory/Composition (Major)

    Elmhurst College 🇺🇸 Elmhurst, United States

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  16. Major

    Public Relations and Rhetorical Advocacy (Major)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Composition M.M. (Music M.M.)

    Lynn University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  18. Master

    English, Rhetoric and Composition, Master of Arts

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Music Composition (Undergraduate)

    Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Composition

    The Catholic University of America 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  21. Master

    San Francisco, MA, 30, English (Composition), 15013

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Information Assurance and Security Engineering, BS

    College of Computing and Digital Media, Depaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, 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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