The on-campus MA in Communication Studies is a two-year program in which students complete coursework focused in Strategic Communication, Interpersonal Communication, or Media and Critical Studies. Students have two options for a capstone experience including in-house comprehensive exams or a thesis option.
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"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."Alex WilcoxonMarketing | Junior
The Master of Arts in Communication Studies provides students with an opportunity to engage in a multifaceted course of study grounded in a strong theoretical base, but also recognizing the demands of the marketplace. Students can choose from three areas of concentration: Interpersonal Communication Processes Strategic Communication Media and Critical Studies
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$16,524 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$16,524 total, just 17% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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