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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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    Rhetoric and Writing

    West Liberty University 🇺🇸 West Liberty, United States

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    English/Writing:Rhetoric & Culture Concentration (Major)

    Eastern Oregon University 🇺🇸 La Grande, United States

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    Music Composition & Technology (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    Composition (Undergraduate)

    Christopher Newport University 🇺🇸 Newport News, United States

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    Music Accompanying, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Guitar, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice, B.M. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Rhetoric & Writing (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    Rhetoric and Public Advocacy

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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    Composition (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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    Health Care Information Technology

    Cosumnes River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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    MU 5518 - Advanced Composition

    Mansfield University 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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    Music – Theory-Composition (Academic Program)

    Ouachita Baptist University 🇺🇸 Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States

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    Composition (Undergraduate)

    University of Wiscosin-Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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    Music (Theory & Composition) MM

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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    Music - Composition, BM, Columbus

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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    Ph.D. in Rhetoric

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    English (Language and Rhetoric Interest Area)

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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    Music (MM) - Composition (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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    Music - Composition (B.M.) (Undergraduate)

    Washington Howard University 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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    Composition

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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    Composition (Program)

    Chandler-Gilbert Community College 🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, 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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