Master of Mass Communication
Master of Mass Communication
Format
Online & On-Campus
Total Credits
36
Credentials
MMC Degree
Cost Per Credit (In-state)
$572
Cost Per Credit (Out-of-state)
$692
Communicators today don't just tell stories — they lead them. With a Master of Mass Communication from USC, you'll gain the strategic, digital, and leadership skills to direct campaigns, manage teams, and deliver results.
Gain relevant real-world experience with current or other employers.
Step up with the skills and confidence to join our successful alumni network.
Take control of your schedule — learn when and where it works for you.
Influence organizations and amplify your impact through communication.
MMC Core Courses (12 hours)
Multimedia Journalism Specialty
Strategic Communication Management Specialty
Choose to focus in either multimedia journalism or strategic communication management and be poised for success no matter your choice.
Annual salaries based on 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025 American Advertising Federation, or 2025 ZipRecruiter data
You'll find CIC alumni working at organizations like:
"Every connection I've made in the agency world has largely come from someone I met or something I did while in the MMC program."
Ja'Qor "Jay" Goodwin
Strategist and Voice Team Lead, Nebo
Class of 2018
2026 Campus Application Deadlines
2026 Online Application Deadlines
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