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19 Best Professional Media & Communication Universities in United States

This ranks Professional Media & Communication degrees in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants comparing nine options at public universities and colleges.

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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)
Founded
4,763Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
2Top pick
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
3Top pick
BU Brown University logo
#219 in United States United States

Brown University

Public University — Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The university is the seventh-oldest institution of...

Tuition (indicative)
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International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
4Ranked
CG CUNY Graduate School and University Center logo
#240 in United States New York, United States

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Public University — CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public university located in New York, United States. Its programmes are accredited by US Dept. of Education (College Scorecard).

USD 15,185/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,254Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
5Ranked
CU Campbell University logo
#296 in United States United States

Campbell University

Public University — Campbell University is a private Christian university in Buies Creek, North Carolina, United States. Campbell's main campus in Buies Creek is home to its College of Arts & Sciences, College...

Tuition (indicative)
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
6Ranked
CC Chabot College logo
#361 in United States United States

Chabot College

Public University — Chabot College is a public community college in Hayward, California. It is part of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District.

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International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
7Ranked
EP El Paso Community College logo
#649 in United States United States

El Paso Community College

Public University — El Paso Community College (EPCC) is a community college in El Paso, Texas. EPCC operates five campuses in the El Paso area, as well as courses offered at nearby Fort Bliss.

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
8Ranked
IS Idaho State University logo
#892 in United States United States

Idaho State University

Public University — Idaho State University (ISU) is a public research university in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Founded in 1901 as the Academy of Idaho, Idaho State offers more than 250 programs at its mai...

Tuition (indicative)
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
9Ranked
LC Laney College logo
#1,044 in United States United States

Laney College

Public University — Laney College is a public community college in Oakland, California, United States. Laney is the largest of the four colleges of the Peralta Community College District which serves northern A...

Tuition (indicative)
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Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
10Ranked
MU Marywood University logo
#1,165 in United States United States

Marywood University

Public University — Marywood University is a private Catholic university in Scranton and Dunmore, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in 1915 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Maryw...

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
11Ranked
ND North Dakota State University logo
#1,381 in United States United States

North Dakota State University

Public University — North Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. It was founded as North Dakota Agricultural College in 1890 as the state's lan...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
12Ranked
OI Oregon Institute of Technology logo
#1,478 in United States United States

Oregon Institute of Technology

Public University — The Oregon Institute of Technology is a public college in Oregon with a residential campus in Klamath Falls, Oregon, an urban campus in Wilsonville, Oregon, and additional locations in Salem...

Tuition (indicative)
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Students
International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
13Ranked
PH Pennsylvania Highlands Community College logo
#1,517 in United States United States

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Public University — Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public community college in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Satellite sites are provided in Altoona, Ebensburg, Somerset, and Huntingdon...

Tuition (indicative)
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Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
14Ranked
PI Pratt Institute logo
#1,565 in United States United States

Pratt Institute

Public University — Pratt Institute is a private university with its main campus in Brooklyn, New York. It has an additional campus in Manhattan and an extension campus in Utica, New York at the Munson-Williams...

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
15Ranked
UH University of Hawaii at Hilo logo
#2,134 in United States United States

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Public University — The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is a public university in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is one of ten campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi System. It was founded as Hilo Center at Lyma...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
16Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - Parkside logo
#2,302 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Public University — The University of Wisconsin–Parkside is a public university in Somers, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and has 4,644 students, 161 full-time facult...

Tuition (indicative)
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Students
International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
17Ranked
UD University of the District of Columbia logo
#2,314 in United States United States

University of the District of Columbia

Public University — The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a public historically black land-grant university in Washington, D.C., United States. The only public university in the city, it traces it...

Tuition (indicative)
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Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
18Ranked
WV West Valley College logo
#2,413 in United States United States

West Valley College

Public University — West Valley College is a public community college in Saratoga, California. It is part of the California Community College system.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
19Ranked
WU Wilmington University logo
#2,481 in United States United States

Wilmington University

Public University — Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private university with its main campus in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It was established in 1968 by educator Donald E. Ross...

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated

A Professional degree at this level is aimed at applicants who want focused, career-ready study in Media & Communication rather than a research route. It suits someone looking for applied training and a direct link to work in the field.

The options run across public universities and colleges, so the main differences are likely to be campus setting and institutional scale rather than ownership. Some are in large university settings, while others are community or technical colleges; fees are published for some programmes and may need to be confirmed for others.

Before applying, verify tuition, admission requirements, programme length, start date, and whether the specific campus or department offers the exact Media & Communication Professional degree you want. Also confirm any practical placement, transfer, or visa details directly with the university.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Professional Media & Communication universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Ana G. Mendez University, Angelo State University, Brown University. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Professional 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 Professional Media & Communication universities in United States

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