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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Communication and Media Studies

721 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

721 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 49–72 of 721 colleges

Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 1 Fee $70
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $70
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 10 Fee $70
View college details
Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 49.9%
Annual cost
$85,202/yr
Grad earnings
$82,939
SAT avg
1,367
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 10 Fee $70
View college details
New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Communication and Media Studies in USA?
721 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Communication and Media Studies in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Communication and Media Studies in USA?
Pepperdine University leads with median graduate earnings of $82,939 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Communication and Media Studies colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Pepperdine University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Communication and Media Studies programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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