Best Communication Graduate Programs: List of Top Schools

A graduate program in communication or communication studies is an interdisciplinary program that can give a strong foundation to such careers as management, corporate communication and interpersonal communication. Some master's-level communication programs have a focus, such as public relations, marketing or media, which may benefit those who wish to pursue a career in those fields. A doctoral program is suitable for those planning a career in academics or communication research.

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Best Graduate Schools with Communication Programs

1. University of Washington - Seattle Campus

The University of Washington (UW) Department of Communications offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication. Students in either degree program take coursework from seven integrated areas of study, including communication and culture, global communication, media organization, communication technology and society, rhetoric and cultural studies, social interaction and political communication.

The school also has a Master of Communication (M.C.), which is specifically for mid-career professionals working in areas of communication such as public relations, journalism or mediation. Students of the M.C. program select from seven concentrations including business and economics, law, politics, health and medicine, environmental science, arts and urban affairs.

UW is recognized by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC).

Contact Information

  • Address: 1400 N.E. Campus Pkwy., Seattle, WA 98195
  • Phone Number: (206) 543-2100

2. University of Miami in Florida

The University of Miami (UM) offers an M.A. in Communication Studies that provides an in-depth study of the human communication process. Coursework includes the social effects of mass communication, executive communication and interpersonal communication.

A Ph.D. in Communication is available for those who want to teach in a college or graduate school environment or do research. Students can specialize in areas such as intercultural communication, health communication, film, journalism and media.

Miami is accredited by the ACEJMC.

Contact Information

  • Address: Coral Gables, FL 33124
  • Phone Number: (305) 284-2211

Good Communication Programs

College/University Name Total Student Enrollment Address Phone Number
University of Washington - Seattle Campus 45,943 1400 N.E. Campus Pkwy., Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 543-2100
University of South Florida-Main Campus 40,022 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620 (813) 974-2011
The University of Tennessee 29,934 527 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996 (865) 974-1000
University of Utah 29,284 201 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (801) 581-7200
The University of Texas at San Antonio 28,955 One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 458-4011
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus 25,881 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK 73019 (405) 325-0311
Northern Illinois University 24,424 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115 (800) 892-3050
The University of Texas at El Paso 21,011 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX 79968 (915) 747-5000
Johns Hopkins University 20,383 3400 N. Charles St., Mason Hall, Baltimore, MD 21218 (410) 516-8000
Northwestern University 19,853 633 Clark St., Evanston, IL 60208 (847) 491-3741
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 16,361 104 University Circle, Lafayette, LA 70503 (377) 482-1000
University of Miami 15,629 Coral Gables, FL 33124 (305) 284-2211
East Tennessee State University 14,421 807 University Pkwy., Johnson City, TN 37614 (423) 439-1000
Marquette University 11,689 615 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 (414) 288-7710
University of Southern Indiana 10,516 8600 University Blvd., Evansville, IN 47712 (812) 464-8600
Barry University 8,846 11300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33161 (800) 756-6000
University of Hartford 7,212 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117 (860) 768-4100
Ithaca College 6,894 953 Danby Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274-3011
University of Illinois at Springfield 4,977 One University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 206-6600
College of Notre Dame of Maryland 2,971 4701 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210 (410) 435-0100
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  • University of Michigan

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      • Undergraduate: Bachelor
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  • Texas Tech University

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    Areas of study you may find at Texas Tech University include:
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  • University of Florida

    School locations:
    • Florida (1 campus)
    Areas of study you may find at University of Florida include:
      • Graduate: Doctorate, First Professional Degree, Master
      • Post Degree Certificate: Post Master's Certificate
      • Undergraduate: Associate, Bachelor
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  • The University of Alabama

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      • Post Degree Certificate: Post Master's Certificate
      • Undergraduate: Bachelor
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