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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, 245 degrees and certificates were awarded to communication and media studies students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #55 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search 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 analysis found Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network to be the best school for communication and media studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Boston University

Boston, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clark University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s 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

Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Emerson College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the 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

With a ranking of #6, Fitchburg State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for communication and media studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Regis College

Weston, MA

Regis College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the 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 46
Rhode Island 16
Maine 5

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 2,828
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 2,562
Journalism 1,238
Communication & Journalism (Other) 341
Publishing 214

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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