by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Communication & Media Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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The communications 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 Doctor's Degree Schools in California.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in communication & media studies.
It's difficult to beat University of Southern California if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in communication & media studies. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a doctorate in communication & media studies from University of Southern California
Explore all the Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 122 | 6 |
| Oregon | 107 | 13 |
One of 5 majors within the Communication & Journalism area of study, Communication & Media Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 19 |
| Communications | 12 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 14 |
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