by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in District of Columbia to determine which ones were the best for communication & media studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 121 degrees in communication & media studies annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in District of Columbia list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the media studies degree levels they offer.
Any student pursuing a degree in communication & media studies has to look into American University. Located in the large city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in communication & media studies from American University
Catholic University of America is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in communication & media studies. CUA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Catholic University of America
Explore all the Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 1,029 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 641 |
| Maryland | 618 | 123 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 48 |
| Delaware | 345 | 56 |
Communication & Media Studies is one of 3 different types of Communication & Media Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 35 |
| Speech Communication | 21 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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