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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/Theory (Bachelor)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Rhetoric, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Music in Composition

    Indiana Wesleyan University 🇺🇸 Marion, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Music in Composition

    Indiana Wesleyan University - Ohio Region 🇺🇸 Independence, United States

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  6. Master

    Master in Music in Composition

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Rhetoric (PhD)

    Texas Woman's University, TWU 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    ENG 101 – English Composition (Online Courses)

    St.Vincents College 🇺🇸 Bridgeport, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Music in Music/Composition

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, United States

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  10. Master

    Writing and Rhetoric (Masters)

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

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  11. Major

    Composition (Major)

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

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  12. Other programmes

    Music: Studio Composition, MusB

    Purchase College, SUNY 🇺🇸 Purchase, United States

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  13. Major

    Composition (Music) (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  15. Master

    English - Composition and Rhetoric, MA (Major)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Theory/Composition (Bachelor of Music)

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  17. Major

    Music-Music Theory-Composition (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  18. Minor

    Writing and Rhetoric, Program in, minor

    Stony Brook University 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, United States

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  19. Master

    M.S. in Industrial and Information Engineering (Online Program)

    University of Tennessee at Martin UT 🇺🇸 Martin, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Spanish Composition II

    International Hispanic Online University 🇺🇸 Springville, United States

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  21. Master

    Composition (Bachelor of Music) (Bachelor's to Master's 5 Year Degree Program)

    Christopher Newport University 🇺🇸 Newport News, United States

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  22. Major

    Composition (Major)

    Pacific Lutheran University 🇺🇸 Tacoma, WA, 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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