19
Colleges in the Southwest Region
1,017
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #82 in popularity,
communication & media studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 19 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,017 degrees in communication & media studies annually.
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The media studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Communication & Media Studies rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for communication & media studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
The media studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of media studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AZ
It is difficult to beat University of Arizona if you wish to pursue a degree in communication & media studies. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.
There were about 1 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In TX
Texas Christian University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in communication & media studies. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #112 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.
There were about 10 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AZ
Arizona State University - Tempe is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in communication & media studies. ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.
There were approximately 3 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available.
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Every student who is interested in communication & media studies needs to take a look at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #191 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.
There were roughly 3 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
136
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lubbock. A Best Colleges rank of #161 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.
There were approximately 136 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Texas Tech University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AZ
233
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #403 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ASU - Skysong is a great university overall.
There were approximately 233 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
123
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 123 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at SHSU in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TX
56
Media Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #396 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas State is a great university overall.
There were about 56 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In TX
Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #369 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UH is a great university overall.
There were about 10 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OK
OSU is a very large public university located in the town of Stillwater. A Best Colleges rank of #366 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 16 communication & media studies students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in communication & media studies from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
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