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18 Best Public Professional Media & Communication Universities in the United States

Brown University leads the 18 Public Professional Media & Communication universities in the United States at #69 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Hawaii at Hilo (QS World #488) and CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 23 courses to choose from.

18 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #69 (Brown University) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Brown University has the largest research record in this group, with 15,863,512 citations and an h-index of 1,044. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 18 public to 0 private institutions. By location, New York (1) account for the most of those we can place. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the largest, with 3,254 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 3–4 years. 91% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). West Valley College offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Professional Media & Communication?

Brown University (QS World #69), University of Hawaii at Hilo (QS World #488) and CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Professional Media & Communication in the United States?

18 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Professional Media & Communication course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years.

When do Public Professional Media & Communication courses start in the United States?

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

Can I study Public Professional Media & Communication online with a university in the United States?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Professional Media & Communication courses in the United States?

West Valley College, with 3, ahead of Pratt Institute (2).

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