Best Master in Journalism Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.82L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.13L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismGRE updated328IELTS7.0PTE68₹27.82L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024 Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.4L/Yr ($54,352/Yr)Living: ₹11.31L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	M.P.AGRE updated292TOEFL90₹46.4L/Yr $54,352 Course duration: 1 year Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024 Ranked 4 by QS in 2025
#3	University of California, Berkeley California, Usa16.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.88L/Yr ($5,721/Yr)Living: ₹17.22L/Yr ($20,168/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismIELTS7.0PTE54₹4.88L/Yr $5,721 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 9 by THE in 2024 Ranked 12 by QS in 2025
#4	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.55L/Yr ($55,704/Yr)Living: ₹15.06L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and MediaGRE updated317TOEFL100₹47.55L/Yr $55,704 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 7.7 Best In Accomodation Portland State University Portland, Oregon ₹25.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.3L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio ₹25.62L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tennessee ₹16.26L 1st Year Fees B.S Agriculture Agri-Business Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.38L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic California State University San Bernardino, California ₹14.45L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.09L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now California State University - Stanislaus Turlock, California ₹17.5L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 6.6 Best In Academic San Jose State University San Jose, California ₹18.38L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 7.7 Best In Placement University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut ₹36.54L 1st Year Fees B.S Agriculture and Natural Resources Apply Now
#5	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹2.19L/Yr (Mex$49,360/Yr)Living: ₹46.1K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismGRE updated311TOEFL100PTE68₹2.19L/Yr Mex$49,360 Course duration: 9 months 2+ More Programs	9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024 Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#6	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.99L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.64L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.F.A Design - Media ArtsGRE updated326IELTS7₹9.99L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024 Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
#7	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.7L/Yr ($26,589/Yr)Living: ₹10.27L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.A Media ArtsIELTS6.5₹22.7L/Yr $26,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024 Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#8	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.85L/Yr ($34,966/Yr)Living: ₹13.7L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	M.S JournalismGMAT640IELTS7.5₹29.85L/Yr $34,966 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#9	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.68L/Yr ($20,715/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($8,032/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Digital MediaGRE updated318TOEFL95₹17.68L/Yr $20,715 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 36 by THE in 2024 Ranked 114 by QS in 2025
#10	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.5K/Yr (лв29,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Journalism₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.92L/Yr ($24,505/Yr)Living: ₹10.49L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.A Media StudiesIELTS6.5₹19.76L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.77L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.53L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.A Journalism and Mass Communic...GRE updated292IELTS7PTE54₹21.77L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024 Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#13	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.89L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹12.95L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and Media StudiesGRE updated320TOEFL100₹12.89L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#14	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.32L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.87L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.A Media Communication₹26.32L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2024 Ranked 155 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.78L/Yr ($47,774/Yr)Living: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S JournalismGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹65.68L/Yr $76,932 Course duration: 1 year 5+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#16	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.75L/Yr ($58,276/Yr)Living: ₹14.85L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S AdvertisingGRE updated298TOEFL84₹49.99L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year 5+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#17	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.26L/Yr ($36,621/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Mass CommunicationTOEFL79PTE59₹25.49L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.1L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#19	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.53L/Yr ($29,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.53L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#20	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.49L/Yr ($32,200/Yr)Living: ₹9.63L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.A Media Studies₹27.49L/Yr $32,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#21	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.4L/Yr ($56,700/Yr)Living: ₹8.96L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.A English - Film and Media Stu...₹48.4L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#22	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.65L/Yr ($34,728/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.A Journalism EntrepreneurshipIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.65L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#23	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.13L/Yr ($42,324/Yr)Living: ₹11.44L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	M.A Film StudiesTOEFL90₹36.13L/Yr $42,324 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 145 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#24	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.26L/Yr ($17,878/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismTOEFL79PTE60₹15.26L/Yr $17,878 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#25	University of Virginia, Charlottesville Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.56L/Yr ($33,452/Yr)Living: ₹11.9L/Yr ($13,940/Yr)Admission	M.A International RelationsTOEFL90₹28.56L/Yr $33,452 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 166 by THE in 2024 Ranked 297 by QS in 2025
#26	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.59L/Yr ($26,460/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	Master of Advanced Studies Marri...Duolingo105TOEFL88PTE60₹22.59L/Yr $26,460 Course duration: 15 months Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 182 by THE in 2024 Ranked 200 by QS in 2025
#27	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.27L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical and Translational S...₹46.27L/Yr $54,196 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#28	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.28L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Media₹22.28L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 198 by THE in 2024 Ranked 355 by QS in 2025
#29	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.51L/Yr ($61,510/Yr)Living: ₹22.73L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.A Journalism - Professional Jo...GRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹24.26L/Yr $28,420 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 396 by QS in 2025
#30	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.5L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.67L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismTOEFL80₹35.5L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#31	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.9L/Yr ($31,511/Yr)Living: ₹8.92L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.A Film Studies₹26.9L/Yr $31,511 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025
#32	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.53L/Yr ($32,250/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	M.A New Media PhotojournalismGRE updated314IELTS6.0PTE53₹27.53L/Yr $32,250 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 371 by QS in 2025
#33	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.97L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living: ₹11.48L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.S JournalismGRE updated309IELTS6.0PTE53₹21.97L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 460 by QS in 2025
#34	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.54L/Yr ($15,864/Yr)Living: ₹6.98L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission	M.A Journalism and Media StudiesDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.54L/Yr $15,864 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#35	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.84L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	M.A Journalism and Mass Communic...GRE updated297TOEFL80₹21.84L/Yr $25,578 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#36	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.7L/Yr ($19,567/Yr)Living: ₹8.77L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.S Journalism - Marketing Commu...TOEFL80PTE60₹16.9L/Yr $19,792 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#37	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.37L/Yr ($41,430/Yr)Living: ₹7.16L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.F.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE53₹35.37L/Yr $41,430 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#38	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.32L/Yr ($43,716/Yr)Living: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical and Translational R...TOEFL79PTE53₹37.32L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#39	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.7L/Yr ($14,880/Yr)Living: ₹14.98L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismTOEFL80PTE53₹12.7L/Yr $14,880 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#40	University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.59L/Yr ($37,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.77L/Yr ($11,450/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismGRE updated307IELTS7PTE46₹31.59L/Yr $37,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#41	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.58L/Yr ($35,820/Yr)Living: ₹8.34L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission	M.A Interactive EntertainmentIELTS7₹30.58L/Yr $35,820 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 741 by QS in 2025
#42	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.69L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.11L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Broadcast and Digital Journa...IELTS6.5₹27.69L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 1 year 8+ More Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#43	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.25L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.A Photography (Concentration i...₹25.25L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 1 year 4+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#44	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.2L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.A JournalismTOEFL79PTE58₹24.2L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#45	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.99L/Yr ($23,411/Yr)Living: ₹9.23L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	M.A Journalism and Media StudiesIELTS6.5PTE44₹19.99L/Yr $23,411 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#46	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,180/Yr)Living: ₹7.81L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	M.A Mass CommunicationDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹13.81L/Yr $16,180 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#47	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.86L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.31L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	M.A Advertising and Public Relat...TOEFL79PTE59₹26.86L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#48	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.57L/Yr ($61,578/Yr)Living: ₹13.57L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and Media ArtsTOEFL80PTE53₹57.35L/Yr $67,176 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 711 by QS in 2025
#49	The New School, New York City New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.44L/Yr ($45,025/Yr)Living: ₹15.88L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission	M.S Media ManagementTOEFL80₹28.94L/Yr $33,900 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#50	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.69L/Yr ($27,750/Yr)Living: ₹8.31L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission	M.S Public AdministrationGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.69L/Yr $27,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025