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2025 Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

24 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,370 Bachelor's Degrees
If you pursue a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #52 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 24 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of communication & media studies. Combined, these schools handed out 1,370 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Communication & Media Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The media studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality media studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for communication & media studies students working on their bachelor's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Communication & Media Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for communication & media studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Media Studies

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
36 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies has to take a look at Marist College. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Marist College

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American University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
27 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat American University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies. The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from American University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies has to look into Pace University - New York. Located in the large city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Pace University - New York

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies has to look into Temple University. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Temple University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
13 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Stony Brook University

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21 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Catholic University of America

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Basic Certificate Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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Iona College
New Rochelle, NY
54 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of New Rochelle, Iona is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Iona College

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
11 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from Hofstra University

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SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
30 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in communication & media studies from SUNY Oneonta

Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best communication & media studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 707 840
Pennsylvania 698 568
Maryland 370 123
District of Columbia 226 51
Delaware 224 56

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One of 3 majors within the Communication & Media Studies area of study, Communication & Media Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Speech Communication 3,834
Communications 1,300
Other Communication & Media Studies 474

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