Political Communication
A program that focuses on human and media communication in the political process and that prepares individuals to function as members of political and public affairs organizations, political campaign staffs, and related government and media entities. Includes instruction in media effects, political speaking and debating, political advertising and marketing, image management, political journalism, opinion polling, and aspects of print and broadcast media related to the production and distribution of media messages in political settings.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 10 institutions across the United States, with a total of 719 degrees awarded annually.
Certificates Below Bachelor's
56
certificates awarded
Bachelor's Degrees
67
degrees awarded
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
7
certificates awarded
Master's Degrees
91
degrees awarded
Other Awards
498
awards given
Top Schools for Political Communication
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington University Washington, DC | 291 |
| 2 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | 220 |
| 3 | American University Washington, DC | 99 |
| 4 | Emerson College Boston, MA | 51 |
| 5 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | 25 |
| 6 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | 12 |
| 7 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | 9 |
| 8 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | 6 |
| 9 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | 3 |
| 10 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | 3 |