Bachelor in Mass Communication/Media Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Mass Communication/Media Studies (Bachelor's), tuition comes to 43,680 USD per year.

Students study media institutions and media texts, and how people experience and understand media content. They also study regulation, law, policy, history, aesthetics, interpretation, criticism, cultural studies, economics, visual literacy, and media psychology.

The field applies to analyzing media messages, media use, and the social and cultural effects of mass media. It also supports work with media criticism, media literacy, and understanding how media produces and transforms culture.

For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Iona University brings together more than 4,000 students in a diverse community shaped by the values of justice, peace and service. The university began in 1940 and follows the educational tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Its alumni network includes 55,000 graduates around the world. Iona became a university in 2022 as its academic programs expanded.

Students can choose from 45 undergraduate majors, more than 35 minors, graduate degrees and advanced certificates. Academic areas include liberal arts, science, business administration, nursing and health sciences, communication, education, psychology, criminal justice and computer science. The university also offers graduate study in areas such as business analytics, occupational therapy, social work, mental health counseling and sports communication. Artificial intelligence is incorporated into learning to support innovation, creativity and critical thinking. Small classes and engaged professors are central to the academic experience.

Iona’s 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are four miles apart and connected by car or the Gael Express shuttle. New Rochelle offers modern facilities, while Bronxville has historic character and a downtown with shops, cafés and restaurants. Both campuses are a short train ride from New York City. Students can also explore Iona’s campus in Westport, Ireland, where classes take place at historic Westport House on a 400-acre estate. Campus life includes athletics, student clubs, volunteering and performances.