2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 66,787 communication and media studies students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #10 most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 52 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for communications students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Worcester State University the best value school in the New England Region for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.
Worcester State undergraduate students pay an average of $16,666 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at Worcester State accumulate an average of around $19,712 in student debt.
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Westfield State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Westfield are $17,219 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at Westfield accumulate an average of around $23,223 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $172.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Westfield State University Report
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bridgewater State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Bridgewater State undergraduate students pay an average of $16,872 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communications majors at Bridgewater State accumulate an average of around $25,195 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $183, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Bridgewater State University
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Hampshire at Manchester. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the midsize city of Manchester, UNH Manchester is a public college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNH Manchester are $33,985 a year. The average amount in student loans that communications majors at UNH Manchester take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,327. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $398, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Keene State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the distant town of Keene, Keene State is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Keene State are $24,994 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communications graduates from Keene State carry an average student debtload of $21,801. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $342.
Request Information
With a ranking of #6, Fitchburg State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fitchburg State are $16,735 per year. The average amount in student loans that communications majors at Fitchburg State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,760. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $109.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Fitchburg State University
Request Information
Fairfield University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fairfield U are $52,870 per year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $602.
Fairfield U excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list.
Request Information
Boston College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Boston College are $61,706 per year. Communications majors at Boston College take out an average of $15,683 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $609.
Boston College also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Request Information
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for communication and media studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. UNH is a large public school located in the small suburb of Durham.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNH are $37,202 per year. On average, communications graduates from UNH take out $24,327 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $398, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request Information
University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMass Amherst are $36,964 a year. The average amount in student loans that communications majors at UMass Amherst take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,529. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $276, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request InformationBest Communication & Media Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best communication and media studies colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2,165 |
| Connecticut | 911 |
| New Hampshire | 287 |
| Maine | 124 |
| Rhode Island | 337 |
| Vermont | 60 |
More Communication & Media Studies Rankings in the New England Region
Communication & Media Studies Related Majors for Communications
Communication & Media Studies is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Communications
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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.
,_Helsinki_Finland_(11643271925).jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.