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2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kansas

6 Colleges
$32,614 Avg Salary
$25,551 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, 490 degrees and certificates were awarded to communication and media studies students who went to a Kansas college or university. This makes it the #16 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kansas

The colleges and universities below are the best for communications majors pursuing a .

Top Kansas Schools in Communication & Media Studies

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Our analysis found University of Kansas to be the best school for communication and media studies students who want to pursue a degree in Kansas. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that communications majors at KU take out is $23,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $455.

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#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Kansas State University is a great place for communication and media studies students. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Manhattan.

While working on their degree, communications majors at K -State accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $275.

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#3

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Washburn University is a great place for communication and media studies students. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that communications majors at Washburn University take out is $27,130.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emporia State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Kansas list. ESU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Emporia.

The average amount in student loans that communications majors at ESU take out is $22,082.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Emporia State University Report

#5

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Out of the 6 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburg State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, communications graduates from Pitt State take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Communication & Media Studies at Pittsburg State University Report

Wichita State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best communication and media studies programs. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Communications majors at WSU take out an average of $26,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,007
Minnesota 887
Iowa 552
Nebraska 156
North Dakota 131
South Dakota 159

One of 5 majors within the area of study, communication and media studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
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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