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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Communication and Media Studies

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

11 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–11 of 11 colleges in California

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
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Communication and Media Studies in California?
11 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Communication and Media Studies in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Communication and Media Studies in California?
University of Southern California leads with median graduate earnings of $92,498 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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