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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

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Rhetoric

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Composition (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music)

    Capital University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  3. Master

    Composition (Masters)

    Butler University 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    B.S. in Information Technology, Networking, gives students fundamental networking knowledge to pursue careers in the information technology field (Online Bachelors Degree)

    American Sentinel University 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  6. Major

    English (Creative Writing, English Studies, Literature, Rhetoric and Writing) (Major)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Composition

    Illinois State University 🇺🇸 Normal, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Communication (Ph.D.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  9. Master

    Composition (Master of Music (M.M.))

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Music in Theory/Composition

    Fort Hays State University 🇺🇸 Hays, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts with majors in Ethnic Studies, with concentrations in Rhetoric & Writing

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  12. Minor

    Professional Writing and Rhetoric Minor

    Northern State University 🇺🇸 Aberdeen, United States

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  13. Master

    Communication (M.A.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Technical Writing and Public Rhetorics (Certificate)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  16. Master

    Composition (Master Of Arts)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  17. Major

    Composition (Major) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Composition & Theory (Bachelor)

    Boston University College of Fine Arts 🇺🇸 Boston, MA, United States

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  19. Research

    Operations Research and Information Engineering (Undergraduate Major)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  20. Major

    Composition (College of Music) (Major)

    University of North Texas 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  21. Minor

    Music Composition (Minor)

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  22. Certificate

    Composition and Rhetoric (Graduate Certificate)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, 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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