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Best Communication & Media Studies Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 2,165 degrees and certificates were awarded to communication and media studies students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Communication & Media Studies Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Massachusetts to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

The following schools top our list of the Best Communication & Media Studies Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Communication & Media Studies

Our 2023 rankings named Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network the best school in Massachusetts for communication and media studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#2

Boston University

Boston, MA

Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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#3

Clark University

Worcester, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clark University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Clark is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.

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#4

Emerson College

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Emerson College is a great place for communication and media studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Lasell University

Newton, MA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lasell University is a great place for communication and media studies students working on their master’s degree. Lasell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newton.

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#6

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Regis College

Weston, MA

Regis College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Weston, Regis College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 911
New Hampshire 287
Maine 124
Rhode Island 337
Vermont 60

One of 5 majors within the area of study, communication and media studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Relations & Advertising 21,099
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 17,669
Journalism 13,552
Communication & Journalism (Other) 1,128
Publishing 336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to UNU-WIDER from Helsinki, Finland.

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