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529 Best Bachelor's Media & Communication Universities in United States

12 bachelor’s options in Media & Communication in the United States for 2026 are ranked for applicants comparing study choices from abroad. It is a starting point for deciding which programmes fit your plans and study budget.

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1Best overall
AC Abilene Christian University logo
#10 in United States United States

Abilene Christian University

Public University — Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 institution. It was found...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
2Top pick
AA Academy of Art University logo
#13 in United States United States

Academy of Art University

Public University — The Academy of Art University formerly Academy of Art College and Richard Stephens Academy of Art, is a private for-profit art school in San Francisco, California. It was founded as the Acad...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
3Top pick
AC Adrian College logo
#16 in United States United States

Adrian College

Public University — Adrian College is a private United Methodist liberal arts college in Adrian, Michigan. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 92 academic majors and programs. The 100 acre (0.40 km2) campu...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
4Ranked
AS Albany State University logo
#29 in United States United States

Albany State University

Public University — Albany State University is a public historically black university in Albany, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1903, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest histor...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
5Ranked
AC Albion College logo
#32 in United States United States

Albion College

Public University — Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan, United States. The college was founded in 1835, and its undergraduate population was approximately 1,500 students as of...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
6Ranked
AH Allan Hancock College logo
#36 in United States United States

Allan Hancock College

Public University — Allan Hancock College is a public community college in Santa Maria, California. It offers associate degrees at its Lompoc Valley campus and at nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base. The college...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
9Ranked
AP American Public University System logo
#55 in United States United States

American Public University System

Public University — American Public University System (APUS) is a private, for-profit, online university system headquartered at Charles Town, West Virginia. It consists of American Military University (AMU) an...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
10Ranked
AU American University logo
#57 in United States United States

American University

Public University — The American University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. Its main campus spans 90 acres on Ward Circle, in the Spring Valley and Tenle...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
11Ranked
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo
#59 in United States Orlando, Florida, United States

Ana G. Mendez University

Private University — Ana G. Mendez University is a private university located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its programmes are accredited by US Dept. of Education (College Scorecard).

USD 13,575/yrTuition (indicative)
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
12Ranked
AU Anderson University logo
#61 in United States United States

Anderson University

Public University — Anderson University is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
13Ranked
AS Angelo State University logo
#65 in United States United States

Angelo State University

Public University — Angelo State University is a public university in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained university status and awarded its first baccalaure...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
14Ranked
AU Antioch University logo
#71 in United States United States

Antioch University

Public University — Coalition for the Common Good, doing business as Antioch University, is a private university with multiple campuses in the United States and online programs. It is the continuation of Antioc...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
16Ranked
AS Appalachian State University logo
#74 in United States United States

Appalachian State University

Public University — Appalachian State University, or App State, is a public research university in Boone, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as a teachers' college in 1899 by brothers B. B. and D. D....

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
17Ranked
AS Arkansas State University logo
#84 in United States United States

Arkansas State University

Public University — Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System and the second-largest univ...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
18Ranked
AT Arkansas Tech University logo
#88 in United States United States

Arkansas Tech University

Public University — Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is a public university in Russellville, Arkansas, United States. The university offers programs at both baccalaureate and graduate levels in a range of fields....

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
19Ranked
AA Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of logo
#89 in United States United States

Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of

Public University — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a public historically black university in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Founded in 1873, it is the second oldest public college or university in Ar...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
20Ranked
AC Assumption College logo
#97 in United States United States

Assumption College

Public University — Assumption College is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
21Ranked
AC Augsburg College logo
#105 in United States United States

Augsburg College

Public University — Augsburg University is a private university in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It was founded in 1869 as a Norwegian-...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
22Ranked
AU Augusta University logo
#107 in United States United States

Augusta University

Public University — Augusta University (AU) is a public research university and academic medical center in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite medic...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
23Ranked
AC Augustana College (IL) logo
#108 in United States United States

Augustana College (IL)

Public University — Augustana College is a private Lutheran liberal arts college in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. The college enrolls approximately 2,500 students. Its campus is adjacent to the Mississi...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
24Ranked
AU Aurora University logo
#110 in United States United States

Aurora University

Public University — Aurora University (AU) is a private university in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Established in 1893 as a seminary of the Advent Christian Church, the university has been independent since...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

A bachelor’s degree in Media & Communication is an undergraduate route for applicants who want a first degree focused on communication, media, and related career paths. It suits students who want to move into entry-level work or continue to further study after graduation.

The universities in this group are all public. The locations are not all the same, and that can affect your day-to-day costs and study experience. Fee information is published for some universities and is not published for others, so you should compare the amounts that are available and confirm the rest directly with the university.

Before applying, verify the tuition fee, admission requirements, application deadline, and whether the programme is offered in the format you want. You should also confirm campus location, study load, and any extra costs tied to the degree, because those details can change the final decision.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Bachelor's Media & Communication universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Abilene Christian University, Academy of Art University, Adrian College. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Bachelor's Media & Communication universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

About Bachelor's Media & Communication universities in United States

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