Master of Arts in Communication
Washington, USA
MA
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* applications are accepted year-round. However, Johns Hopkins recommends that international students submit their applications no later than six weeks prior to online enrollment
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Key Summary
Master the art of communication and learn how to craft and share compelling messages that will cut through the noise to reach your target audience. Earn your MA in Communication at Johns Hopkins online or onsite in Washington, D.C.
With more information available than ever before, creating powerful messages is no longer enough. You must cut through the noise to ensure people see, hear, retain, and act upon what you have to say.
Successful communication demands strong writing and presentation skills, strategic thinking, creativity, and an understanding of digital platforms, analytics, and audience engagement. With a cutting-edge curriculum that integrates writing, research, technology, and strategy, Johns Hopkins University's Master of Arts in Communication program is designed to prepare students to excel in the workplace of today.
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This 30-credit Master of Arts degree is composed of one required core course, three customizable core courses, and six elective courses. Within the customizable core courses is the optional culminating experience of a Practicum. In addition, within the electives you can choose to pursue one or two of the six optional Areas of Concentration, including:
- Applied Research for Communication
- Corporate and Non-Profit Communication
- Digital Communication
- Health Communication
- Political Communication
- Public and Media Relations
- Johns Hopkins University ranked #16 in the 2026 Times Higher Education world university rankings.
- Johns Hopkins University ranked #7 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report national rankings.
This Career Outlook combines extensive labor market data to help you evaluate the careers that match your strengths and interests, and where those careers are thriving. Please explore the national, state, and regional data, as you compare the careers related to this program.
Occupations
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Marketing Managers
- Public Relations Managers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Media Programming Directors
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
- Fundraising Managers
- Producers and Directors
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
- Public Relations Specialists
- Editors
- Technical Writers
- Writers and Authors
Data Source: Industry, occupation, compensation, and projected growth data are supplied by Lightcast. Economic and workforce information adjusts based on the selected geographic region and may include estimates made by Lightcast when actual data is not available. Johns Hopkins University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
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