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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. Major

    Communication (Major)

    DePauw University 🇺🇸 Greencastle, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Music, Composition, Bachelor of Music

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  3. Minor

    Minor in Rhetoric

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

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  4. Research

    Operations Research and Information Engineering (Undergraduate Major)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    English (Rhetoric & Writing) (Doctoral Degree Program)

    Bowling Green State University 🇺🇸 Bowling Green, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Rhetoric and Composition

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Engineering and Information Science (Certificate)

    Penn State - Great Valley 🇺🇸 Malvern, United States

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  9. Major

    Music Composition (Major)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Music with majors in Composition

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  11. Master

    Information Systems Engineering, MS, post-master’s certificate, Part-time

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  12. Major

    Composition (Major)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  13. Certificate

    Information Assurance Engineering (Certificate)

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  15. Master

    Composition (Masters)

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  16. Minor

    Composition Studies and Foundations of Writing Instruction Minor

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Composition, BM

    Baylor University 🇺🇸 Waco, United States

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  18. Associate

    Engineering of Information Technology, AAS, Associate, Tuscarawas

    Kent State University - Tuscarawas 🇺🇸 New Philadelphia, United States

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  19. Major

    Music Theory & Composition (MusB) (Major)

    Boston University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    BA in English – Rhetoric/Composition Emphasis

    Faulkner University 🇺🇸 Montgomery, United States

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  21. Bachelor

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

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  22. Master

    English Literature/Rhetoric and Composition, M.A.

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, 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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