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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Communication and Media Studies

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

181 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 169–181 of 181 colleges

Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Communication and Media Studies in USA?
181 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral 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?
University of Southern Mississippi leads with median graduate earnings of $44,140 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
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.

Careers after Doctoral Degree in Communication and Media Studies

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