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Programs in Communication and Media Studies

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Communication and media studies concentrate on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Course topics include: interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.

Top Schools For Communication and Media Studies Programs

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Stanford University

Least Selective:
Nyack College

Largest:
University of Phoenix - Online

Smallest:
Teachers College at Columbia University

Most Expensive:
George Washington University

Least Expensive:
Canada College

Best Academics:
Stanford University

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Illinois

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL		$19,011 30,803 399 Bachelor's (305), Master's (88),
Doctoral (6)
New York University
New York, NY		$38,765 21,759 352 Bachelor's (218), Master's (132),
Doctoral (2)
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA		$31,461 24,217 349 Certificate (7), Bachelor's (332),
Master's (3), Doctoral (7)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 311 Bachelor's (289), Master's (10),
Doctoral (12)
Illinois
Champaign, IL		$26,670 31,473 308 Bachelor's (287), Master's (8),
Doctoral (13)
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN		$26,160 32,490 305 Bachelor's (294), Master's (11)
UMass
Amherst, MA		$23,414 20,873 268 Bachelor's (260), Master's (3),
Doctoral (5)
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL		$25,227 10,225 202 Bachelor's (192), Master's (10)
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV		$17,002 22,303 186 Bachelor's (119), Master's (65),
Doctoral (2)
Northeastern University
Boston, MA		$35,362 19,129 173 Bachelor's (152), Master's (21)
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Communication and Media Studies Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 167 4%
Associate 134 3%
Bachelor's 3,286 70%
Master's 1,025 22%
Doctoral 49 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 1,782 38%
Female 2,933 62%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 173 4%
Black or African American 466 11%
Hispanic or Latino 311 7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 28 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 3,177 72%
Other/Unknown 261 6%
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Communication and Media Studies Internships

Job Title:Global PR and Communications Manager
Description:Are you an experienced B2B PR professional who has experience driving global public relations and internal communications programs Exciting opportunity available for you. As PR and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for...
Company:Marketpro
Location:Boston, MA
Posted:4/16/2012
Source:TheLadders.com
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Description:Overview: EMBARQ is looking for a full-time intern blogger(40 hours/week) to write for TheCityFix.com , an online resource for sustainable transport news, advocacy and best practice solutions from around the world. Available to start as...
Company:World Resources Institute
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/3/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Summer Intern
Description:Each year, our company offers a summer internship for rising college seniors. Candidates should be in their junior year, pursuing a degree in any major with exceptional academic achievement and possess strong quantitative, analytical and...
Company:Genesis Capital
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:4/11/2012
Source:Doostang
Job Title:Advocacy & Policy Intern
Description:The YWCA USA is currently accepting applications for 2012 Advocacy & Policy intern. Positions are unpaid and available from June-August on a semester, trimester and flex schedule; and are open to college and graduate students. Applicants...
Company:YWCA USA
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Intern User Research Inventor and Alias
Description:Are you passionate about improving the ease of use of technology? Are you a creative problem solver who enjoys the challenge of research on sophisticated desktop, mobile, and web-based software? As a User Research Intern with the...
Company:Autodesk
Location:Lake Oswego, OR
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:Glassdoor
Job Title:Senior Digital Analyst
Description:This Media Giant embodies the best characteristics of working for a large agency. They have a family style feel and progressive approach to their client relationships like that of a small agency but with the resources and client roster of...
Company:Media Agency
Location:New York, NY
Posted:4/16/2012
Source:TheLadders.com
Job Title:Curriculum Management Intern
Description:Internship Opportunities within Bridging Nations Curriculum Management Intern Bridging Nations, a non-partisan policy and education organization, is seeking bright, motivated interns with a background in environmental/sustainable education...
Company:Bridging Nations College of Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/2/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Intern - Sustainability Operations
Description:Join the Autodesk's Sustainable Business & Operations program to help the design software company manage its environmental impacts. This project will interface with cross-organizational teams and you will be exposed to the latest in carbon...
Company:Autodesk
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:4/28/2012
Source:Glassdoor
Job Title:Research Intern - International Alliances Pro
Description:Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon's mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education...
Company:National Audubon Society
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Human Resources Intern (214137-068)
Description:The Human Resources Intern will be a member of the Talent Acquisition team working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Recruiting team. Responsibilities: Provide support to the Talent Acquisition Department to complete...
Company:Washington Post
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/23/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com

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