Overview

The Communication Studies program at Alfred University places emphasis on individual attention, curricular flexibility, and intellectual challenges, as well as providing a solid grounding in the economic structures that shape contemporary media industries.

Key Facts

The communications industry includes jobs in journalism, public relations, advertising, mass media, publishing, and marketing. The Communication Studies major provides broad exposure to any of these industries, and is also a great basis for many related careers in business or industry and related disciplines such as law.

Examples of recent graduates include:

Admissions Counselor- Alfred University

Director of Social Media Communications – Wholly Organized! LLC.

Directory Specialist – Reed Exhibitions

Product Distribution Lead- Unlimited Management Group

Financial Advisor – Morgan Stanley

Field Organizer – Democrat Campaign Management

Director of Sales/Marketing – KC Whispers Associates

Employment Specialist/Job Developer – Rochester School of the Deaf

Financial Aid Counselor – Keuka College

Reporter – The Evening Tribune

Marketing Consultant – Carnegie Communications

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Studies

Mass Media and American Life

Newswriting and Reporting

Broadcasters, Advertisers, and Audiences

Persuasion: Reception and Responsibility

Communication Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hornell, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts

Essay or Personal Statement

Letter(s) of Recommendation

Test Scores

Certified Bank Statement

Financial Certification Form (signed)

Copy of Your Passport's Photo Page

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42190 USD / year

≈ 42190 USD / year
Out-of-State

42190 USD / year

≈ 42190 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42190 USD / year

≈ 42190 USD / year

Living costs

Hornell

United States

783 - 1706 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Hornell

Funding

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