2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona
Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies School for You
Communication & Media Studies is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arizona. With 2,246 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Arizona to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona
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Top Arizona Schools in Communication & Media Studies
Our analysis found Arizona State University - Skysong to be the best school for communication and media studies students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.
Communications majors at ASU - Skysong take out an average of $22,750 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $290.
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Out of the 6 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
On average, communications graduates from University of Arizona take out $21,840 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $614, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 6 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 3 spot on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.
Communications majors at UOPX - Arizona take out an average of $44,875 in student loans while working on their egree.
Out of the 6 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, communications graduates from ASU - Tempe take out $22,750 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $290.
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Out of the 6 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
While working on their degree, communications majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $26,492 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $148, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Northern Arizona University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best communication and media studies programs. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
The average amount in student loans that communications majors at NAU take out is $21,602. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $440.
Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 4,091 |
Oklahoma | 325 |
New Mexico | 129 |
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Communication & Media Studies Related Rankings by Major
Communication & Media Studies is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Communications
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
Journalism | 13,552 |
Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to UNU-WIDER from Helsinki, Finland.
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