Best MA in Communication Studies Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.03L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.33L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.A CommunicationGRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.03L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 6 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.A Global Communication and App...-- Course duration: 18 months Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.94L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.A Journalism and Mass Communic...GRE292IELTS7PTE54₹21.94L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)
#4	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.52L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.A Media Communication₹26.52L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)
Partner Colleges 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now 9.3 Best In Social Life Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan ₹17.85L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri ₹26.77L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Business Apply Now 7.8 Best In Placement University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado ₹20.43L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Webster University Webster Groves, Missouri ₹25.5L 1st Year Fees B.S Business Administration Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.28L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.36L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.43L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama ₹27.06L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now
#5	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.34L/Yr ($35,270/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Mass CommunicationTOEFL79PTE59₹25.69L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.1L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication₹37.1L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.72L/Yr ($29,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A Health and Risk Communicatio...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.72L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,200/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication Arts and Scien...₹27.7L/Yr $32,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication DisordersIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.68L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#10	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.45L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.A Speech Language Pathology₹22.45L/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

#11	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.23L/Yr ($18,863/Yr)Living: ₹10.73L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	M.A CommunicationGRE318IELTS6.5PTE54₹16.23L/Yr $18,863 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#12	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.77L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication Studies - Heal...TOEFL80₹35.77L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#13	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	M.A Journalism and Mass Communic...GRE297TOEFL80₹22L/Yr $25,578 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)
#14	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.17L/Yr ($33,906/Yr)Living: ₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.A Computer Game DesignGRE309IELTS6.5PTE59₹29.17L/Yr $33,906 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)
#15	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.36L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication Studies₹24.36L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#16	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Television, Radio and FilmIELTS6.5₹27.9L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#17	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.44L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.A Photography (Concentration i...₹25.44L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	--
#18	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.92L/Yr ($16,180/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	M.A Mass CommunicationDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹13.92L/Yr $16,180 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)
#19	University of Texas, El Paso Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.08L/Yr ($17,530/Yr)Living: ₹8.17L/Yr ($9,495/Yr)Admission	M.A CommunicationIELTS6.5PTE44₹15.08L/Yr $17,530 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#20	Rowan University, Glassboro New Jersey, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.61L/Yr ($22,800/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,236/Yr)Admission	M.A Strategic CommunicationDuolingo120TOEFL70PTE50₹19.61L/Yr $22,800 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#21	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.87L/Yr ($27,750/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission	M.A CommunicationGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.87L/Yr $27,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#22	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.15L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication DesignIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.15L/Yr $32,720 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.5/10(1 User)
#23	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.55L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A Journalism - Strategic Commu...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.55L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)
#24	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.55L/Yr ($25,050/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	M.A Mass Communication StudiesDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47₹21.55L/Yr $25,050 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 16 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.98L/Yr ($27,880/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	M.A Design (Concentration in Vis...IELTS7PTE65₹23.98L/Yr $27,880 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#26	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.36L/Yr ($34,128/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	M.A Media and Public Communicati...₹29.36L/Yr $34,128 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)
#27	Fordham University, Bronx New York, Usa45.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.96L/Yr ($56,920/Yr)Living: ₹15.01L/Yr ($17,445/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication and Media Stud...GRE314IELTS7.0₹48.96L/Yr $56,920 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#28	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.93L/Yr ($32,464/Yr)Living: ₹3.7L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	M.A Radio, Television and FilmGRE307TOEFL79PTE53₹27.93L/Yr $32,464 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(2 Users)
#29	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.37L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.A Visual Communication DesignDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 2 years 7+ More Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#30	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.33L/Yr ($15,500/Yr)Living: ₹8.88L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication₹13.33L/Yr $15,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#31	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,020/Yr)Living: ₹6.48L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	M.A Mass CommunicationsTOEFL80PTE53₹12.92L/Yr $15,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#32	Cleveland State University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.67L/Yr ($21,700/Yr)Admission	M.A Speech language PathologyDuolingo100IELTS6PTE50₹18.67L/Yr $21,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#33	University of North Carolina, Greensboro North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹16.76L/Yr ($19,487/Yr)Living: ₹8.76L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission	M.A Speech Language PathologyTOEFL79PTE67₹16.76L/Yr $19,487 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)
#34	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living: ₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.A Speech-Language Pathology.₹14.63L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)
#35	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.7L/Yr ($8,956/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	M.A Broadcast and Electronic Com...TOEFL80PTE59₹7.7L/Yr $8,956 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#36	Villanova University, Villanova Pennsylvania, Usa43.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.99L/Yr ($13,942/Yr)Living: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,547/Yr)Admission	M.A CommunicationGRE314TOEFL90₹11.99L/Yr $13,942 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(2 Users)
#37	Gonzaga University, Spokane Washington, Usa67.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.64L/Yr ($28,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,550/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication and LeadershipIELTS6.0PTE56₹24.64L/Yr $28,650 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 93 by US News in 2024 Ranked 170 by FORBES in 2019
#38	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.29L/Yr ($15,446/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	M.A Speech-Language Pathology - ...IELTS6.5PTE46₹13.29L/Yr $15,446 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#39	James Madison University, Harrisonburg Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.06L/Yr ($22,158/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,112/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication and AdvocacyGMAT500TOEFL80PTE58₹19.06L/Yr $22,158 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#40	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living: ₹13.46L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	M.A Communications (with a Conce...TOEFL80PTE58₹11.28L/Yr $13,116 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)
#41	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.33L/Yr ($17,817/Yr)Living: ₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	M.A Digital Communication and Me...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53₹17.67L/Yr $20,540 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.2/10(1 User)
#42	Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.77L/Yr ($25,312/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission	M.A Integrated Marketing Communi...IELTS6.0PTE48₹21.77L/Yr $25,312 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#43	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.27L/Yr ($18,920/Yr)Living: ₹12.44L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication Sciences and D...TOEFL83PTE48₹16.27L/Yr $18,920 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)
#44	California State University Fresno, Fresno California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.03L/Yr ($15,147/Yr)Living: ₹8.35L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission	M.A Communicative Disorders - Sp...TOEFL80PTE53₹13.03L/Yr $15,147 Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#45	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.49L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Living: ₹7.39L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	M.A Mass CommunicationTOEFL79PTE50₹12.49L/Yr $14,522 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#46	Pace University, New York City New York, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.45L/Yr ($30,750/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,835/Yr)Admission	M.A Media and Communication ArtsIELTS6.5PTE54₹26.45L/Yr $30,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 400 by FORBES in 2019
#47	University of Maine, Orono Maine, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.69L/Yr ($27,544/Yr)Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,136/Yr)Admission	M.A CommunicationIELTS6.0PTE53₹23.69L/Yr $27,544 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#48	Gannon University, Erie Pennsylvania, Usa75.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.55L/Yr ($34,350/Yr)Living: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission	M.A Health CommunicationIELTS6.5PTE53₹29.55L/Yr $34,350 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#49	Old Dominion University, Norfolk Virginia, Usa84.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.13L/Yr ($23,400/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,268/Yr)Admission	M.A Lifespan & Digital Communica...TOEFL79PTE53₹20.13L/Yr $23,400 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#50	University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio Texas, Usa91.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.96L/Yr ($19,722/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,436/Yr)Admission	M.A Communication Arts₹16.96L/Yr $19,722 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024