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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.

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CU Colgate University logo
#473 in United States United States

Film and Media Studies major

Colgate University — The Film and Media Studies major at Colgate University consists of nine courses. Students take FMST 200 – Introduction to Film and Media Studies and FMST 200L, plus a Med...

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26Bachelor's Degree
CU Colgate University logo
#473 in United States United States

Film and Media Studies minor

Colgate University — The Film and Media Studies minor at Colgate University consists of five courses. Students take the required course FMST 200 – Introduction to Film and Media Studies and F...

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VU Valparaiso University logo
#487 in United States United States

Cinema and Media Studies Minor

Valparaiso University — The Cinema and Media Studies Minor at Valparaiso University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of cinema and various media forms. This program dives int...

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29Program
SS Sonoma State University logo
#531 in United States United States

Film Studies

Sonoma State University — The Film Studies degree program at Sonoma State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the cinematic arts, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills....

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30Bachelor's Degree
PU Pace University logo
#542 in United States United States

Communication and Media Studies

Pace University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies at Pace University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of communication theories, practices, and t...

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4 yearsDuration
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Media Studies
32Bachelor's Degree
AC Austin College logo
#548 in United States United States

Media Studies

Austin College — The Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies at Austin College is a dynamic and comprehensive program designed to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of media and communicat...

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33Program
SA SUNY at Purchase College logo
#552 in United States Purchase, New York, United States

Media Studies

SUNY at Purchase College — The Media Studies degree at SUNY Purchase College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of media in its various forms, including film, television, digital...

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34Bachelor's Degree
AC Augsburg College logo
#575 in United States United States

Communication and Media Studies

Augsburg College — The Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Studies at Augsburg College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic fields of communication and medi...

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4 yearsDuration
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Media Studies
35Bachelor's Degree
LC Lafayette College logo
#581 in United States United States

Film and Media Studies

Lafayette College — The Bachelor's Degree in Film and Media Studies at Lafayette College offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic fields of film, television, and digital media. The...

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Media Studies
37Bachelor's Degree
JC Juniata College logo
#609 in United States United States

Communication: Media Studies and Production

Juniata College — The Bachelor's Degree in Communication: Media Studies and Production at Juniata College offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic field of media. Students are imm...

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Media Studies
39Bachelor's Degree
ET East Texas A&M University logo
#649 in United States Commerce, Texas, United States

Sports Media Studies

East Texas A&M University — The Bachelor's Degree in Sports Media Studies at East Texas A&M University equips students with essential skills for a thriving career in the sports media landscape. This...

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40Bachelor's Degree
ET East Texas A&M University logo
#649 in United States Commerce, Texas, United States

Sports Media Studies

East Texas A&M University — The Bachelor's Degree in Sports Media Studies at Texas A&M University - Commerce is designed to prepare students for a dynamic career in the ever-evolving sports media la...

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4 yearsDuration
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Media Studies
43Bachelor's Degree
HC Hamilton College logo
#667 in United States United States

Cinema and Media Studies

Hamilton College — Hamilton College’s Cinema and Media Studies Program blends film and media history and theory. Students explore the motion picture as an art form and as a way of thinking...

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44Bachelor's Degree
QU Quinnipiac University logo
#688 in United States Hamden, Connecticut, United States

Communications / Media Studies

Quinnipiac University — The Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Media Studies at Quinnipiac College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic field of communication...

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4 yearsDuration
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Media Studies
46Bachelor's Degree
WC Washington College logo
#719 in United States United States

Communication & Media Studies

Washington College — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's Degree in Communication & Media Studies at Washington College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role...

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Media Studies
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MS Minnesota State University, Mankato logo
#722 in United States United States

Film and Media Studies

Minnesota State University, Mankato — The Film and Media Studies degree at Minnesota State University-Mankato provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the film and media industries, focusing on...

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48Bachelor's Degree
WU Webster University logo
#729 in United States United States

Media Studies

Webster University — The Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies at Webster University offers a comprehensive exploration of media and its impact on society. The program is designed to equip stude...

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4 yearsDuration
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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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