Communications

University of Southern California (USC)

  • Located in Los Angeles, CA
  • Renowned for its Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, offering a comprehensive curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for hands-on experience in various areas of communication, including journalism, public relations, and digital media.

Northwestern University

  • Located in Evanston, IL
  • Known for its Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, which offers a highly regarded communications program with a focus on multimedia storytelling, strategic communication, and media innovation.

University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

  • Located in Philadelphia, PA
  • Offers a prestigious communications program within its Annenberg School for Communication, known for its interdisciplinary approach, cutting-edge research, and opportunities for practical experience in areas such as media studies, public relations, and digital media production.

New York University (NYU)

  • Located in New York, NY
  • Known for its Tisch School of the Arts and Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, which offer top-ranked communications programs with a focus on film and television production, media studies, and digital media.

University of California, Berkeley

  • Located in Berkeley, CA
  • Offers a renowned communications program within its Graduate School of Journalism, known for its commitment to journalistic excellence, media ethics, and social justice reporting.

Syracuse University

  • Located in Syracuse, NY
  • Known for its S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, which offers a comprehensive communications program with a focus on journalism, advertising, public relations, and media studies, along with opportunities for internships and professional development.

University of Texas at Austin

  • Located in Austin, TX
  • Offers a top-ranked communications program within its Moody College of Communication, known for its cutting-edge research, industry connections, and opportunities for hands-on experience in areas such as broadcasting, digital media, and strategic communication.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

  • Located in Ann Arbor, MI
  • Offers a highly regarded communications program within its College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, with a focus on media studies, digital media production, and communication theory.

Emerson College

  • Located in Boston, MA
  • Known for its School of Communication, which offers a comprehensive communications program with a focus on film and television production, journalism, marketing communication, and communication studies.

Boston University

  • Located in Boston, MA
  • Offers a renowned communications program within its College of Communication, known for its strong emphasis on practical skills, professional development, and experiential learning opportunities in various fields of communication.

Source: U.S. News & World Report – Best Communication and Media Studies Programs