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89 Best Media Studies Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 81 universities offer 89 Media Studies programs, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Chicago, Yale University and Duke University.

1Bachelor's Degree
SC Simmons College of Kentucky logo
United States

Film And Media Studies

Simmons College of Kentucky — The Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies at Simmons College of Kentucky offers students an in-depth exploration of cinematic and media production, critical analysis...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
2Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Media Studies

Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Media Studies at Pratt Institute is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of media's role in society and its powerful impac...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
3Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Media Studies

Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Media Studies at Pratt Institute offers an interdisciplinary exploration of media practices, theories, and technologies. The program covers a compr...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
5Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Media Studies, MA

Pratt Institute — The MA in Media Studies at Pratt Institute helps students explore contemporary media through both critical theory and media practices. Coursework examines how media influ...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall OnlyIntake
Media Studies
6Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Chicago logo
QS World #13 #7 in United States United States

Cinema and Media Studies

University of Chicago — The Bachelor's Degree in Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago offers a comprehensive exploration of film, television, and new media. Students engage with...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
9Bachelor's Degree
RU Rice University logo
QS World #119 #30 in United States United States

Media Studies

Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies at Rice University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of media's role in society. This program cove...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
10Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Minnesota - Morris logo
QS World #203 #49 in United States United States

Communication and Media Studies

University of Minnesota - Morris — The Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Studies at the University of Minnesota - Morris offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic field of communication...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
12Bachelor's Degree
BU Brandeis University logo
QS World #497 #119 in United States United States

Communication and Media Studies

Brandeis University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies at Brandeis University offers an in-depth exploration of the contemporary media landscape and its profound influe...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
13Diploma
CB CUNY Bronx Community College logo
QS World #545 #128 in United States United States

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Media Studies

CUNY Bronx Community College — The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Media Studies diploma program at CUNY Bronx Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of the media landscape, focusing on the in...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
15Bachelor's Degree
PS Pennsylvania State University - Schuylkill Campus logo
#167 in United States United States

Communication and Media Studies (BA)

Pennsylvania State University - Schuylkill Campus — The Communication and Media Studies (BA) program at Fayetteville State University studies how communication and technology affect the world. You can focus on professional...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Media Studies
16Bachelor's Degree
UO University of Oregon logo
#197 in United States United States

Media studies

University of Oregon — The Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of media in contemporary society. This pro...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
18Program
TC Texas Christian University logo
#406 in United States United States

Cinema and Media Studies

Texas Christian University — The Cinema and Media Studies degree at Texas Christian University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the art and impact of film and media. This cours...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
19Bachelor's Degree
VC Vassar College logo
#418 in United States United States

Media Studies

Vassar College — The Media Studies Program at Vassar College focuses on the critical evaluation of new and old media technologies and on how media matter in global and local culture, soci...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Media Studies
20Bachelor's Degree
CC Carleton College logo
#423 in United States United States

Cinema and Media Studies

Carleton College — Carleton College offers a major in Cinema and Media Studies. Students take part in a Carleton education that emphasizes learning that is deep, broad, and dynamic, with co...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
22Bachelor's Degree
WC Wellesley College logo
#428 in United States United States

Cinema and Media Studies

Wellesley College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Cinema and Media Studies at Wellesley College offers a comprehensive exploration of film and media, examining their significant roles in culture...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media Studies
23Bachelor's Degree
CU Chapman University logo
#471 in United States United States

BA Film and Media Studies

Chapman University — The BA Film and Media Studies at Chapman University prepares students to write well-structured, thesis-driven papers by identifying core concepts, theories, and histories...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Media Studies
24Master's Degree
CU Chapman University logo
#471 in United States United States

MA Film and Media Studies

Chapman University — The MA Film and Media Studies at Chapman University trains students to write well-structured, thesis-driven papers. Students identify core concepts, theories, and histori...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Media Studies

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How these courses are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (University of Chicago) to #545 (Hunter College CUNY); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Yale University is cited most (53,786,943 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 65 bachelor's, 5 master's, 1 diploma and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). Pratt Institute offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Media Studies?

University of Chicago (QS World #13), Yale University (QS World #16) and Duke University (QS World #26) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Media Studies in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is the least expensive at about USD 16,740 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Media Studies course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Media Studies courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Media Studies courses in the United States?

Pratt Institute, with 4, ahead of East Texas A&M University (2).

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