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    MS in Communication, Culture & Media

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    Philadelphia, USMSIn-person18 months
    $65,970.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    3
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University is a 45-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $65,970.

    About the program

    The program provides foundational research and theory in communication and media studies, with interdisciplinary approaches drawing from anthropology, linguistics, and sociology. Students complete 45 credits of coursework and produce a major research or critical paper.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 1, 2026
    Winter 2027
    Nov 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min MS program: GRE scores are not required, but are recommended for applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.2.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL score of 100 (iBT) or equivalent score the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Overall Band Score: 7.0
    IELTS
    required
    Min TOEFL score of 100 (iBT) or equivalent score the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Overall Band Score: 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,809.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University is $65,970 across 45 required credits.
    Is MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University online or in-person?
    MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University is offered in-person.
    How long does MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University take to complete?
    MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University is structured around 18 months and 45 credits.
    How competitive is MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University?
    MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 10%.
    How large is the MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University cohort?
    MS in Communication, Culture & Media at Drexel University typically enrolls around 3 students per cohort.