Study Media & Communication in the United States
13 Media & Communication courses at 13 institutions in the United States, with estimated tuition, entry benchmarks and work rights side by side. Every figure below comes from the same dataset our matching engine scores against.
Media & Communication in the United States at a glance
Institutions
13
Courses listed
13
Tuition from
≈ $21,000
Total per year
≈ $62,400
Universities offering Media & Communication in the United States
Ranked by estimated world position. Tuition is the international rate per year; the entry grade is the percentage typically competitive for admission.
| Institution | Rank | Tuition / yr | Min % | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | #4 | ≈ $59,500 | 88% | 7 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | #11 | ≈ $65,500 | 88% | 7 |
| University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA | #13 | ≈ $42,000 | 90% | 7 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | #16 | ≈ $0 | 86% | 7 |
| University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | #29 | ≈ $40,000 | 91% | 7 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | #63 | ≈ $0 | 82% | 7 |
| University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA | #97 | ≈ $40,000 | 84% | 6.5 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | #129 | ≈ $31,000 | 75% | 6.5 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | #246 | ≈ $70,500 | 72% | 6 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | #287 | ≈ $45,000 | 72% | 6 |
| Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, IN | #380 | ≈ $36,000 | 72% | 6 |
| San Diego State University San Diego, CA | #470 | ≈ $21,000 | 66% | 6.5 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | #900 | ≈ $32,000 | 68% | 6.5 |
What does a Media & Communication degree in the United States cost?
Budget for tuition plus living costs, not tuition alone. Across the 13 Media & Communication courses we list in the United States, tuition runs from $21,000 to $70,500 a year, and a student needs roughly $18,500 a year to live on. That puts a realistic total at about $62,400 a year before travel, visa fees and insurance.
- Tuition range
- $21,000 – $70,500
- Living cost
- ≈ $18,500/yr
Entry requirements for Media & Communication in the United States
Across these courses the typical competitive grade is around 80%, and the usual English requirement is IELTS 6.6. Individual universities set their own thresholds — the table above shows each one.
- Typical entry grade
- 80%
- English requirement
- IELTS 6.6
Study levels available
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study Media & Communication in the United States?
Tuition for the Media & Communication courses we list in the United States runs from $21,000 to $70,500 a year for international students, and living costs add roughly $18,500 a year. Budget around $62,400 a year in total, plus one-off costs for visas, flights and insurance.
What are the entry requirements for Media & Communication in the United States?
Most Media & Communication courses in the United States look for around 80% in your previous qualification and IELTS 6.6 or equivalent. Competitive universities ask for more; the table on this page lists the benchmark for each institution.
Are there scholarships for Media & Communication in the United States?
8 of the 13 Media & Communication courses we list in the United States record scholarship or funding options for international students. Amounts vary widely, so check each institution's own funding page for the current round.
Can I work after studying Media & Communication in the United States?
Graduates in the United States can typically stay and work for 3 year(s) after finishing, and students may work up to 20 hours a week during term. Permanent-residency prospects are rated moderate for this destination.
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