Cornell University, Department of Communication

The graduate program in the Department of Communication at Cornell University is geared toward training and mentoring the next generation of Communication scholars. Students, all of whom are financially supported, have the opportunity to work closely with top faculty on cutting-edge research, take courses with world-class scholars across campus, and actively participate in a diverse community of innovators and ideas. Cornell’s graduates have gone on to faculty positions at top universities and jobs at the forefront of industry research.

Carnegie Classification: R1

Modes Offered: In-person

Professional Development: Up to $700 from the Graduate School for conference travel (once per fiscal year); up to $700 from the Department for conference travel (once per fiscal year); up to $2,500 from the Graduate School for dissertation research travel (one-time); up to $1,000 from the Department for 4th or 5th year students to use towards research expenses (one-time); up to $1,000 from the Department for students who teach a summer course to use towards research expenses (once per each summer teaching)

Communication doctorates conferred between 2020-25: 25