2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 66,787 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication and media studies is the #10 most popular major in the United States.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 140 schools in the Southeast 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 15% Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Pembroke to be the best value school for communication and media studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 a year. The average amount in student loans that communications majors at UNC Pembroke take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,870. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $127.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Florida State College at Jacksonville is a great value for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. FSCJ is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FSCJ are $9,631 a year. The average amount in student loans that communications majors at FSCJ take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,100.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Carolina University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $166.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Nicholls State University is a great value for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Nicholls State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,039 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at A-State are $12,698 a year. The average amount in student loans that communications majors at A-State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,661.
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University of North Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNG is a large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communications graduates from UNG carry an average student debtload of $21,550.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNG is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Appalachian State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Appalachian State undergraduate students pay an average of $23,017 in tuition and fees each year. Communications majors at Appalachian State take out an average of $21,282 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $150, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Appalachian State 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 Southeast Region list.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
USF Tampa undergraduate students pay an average of $17,324 in tuition and fees each year. Communications majors at USF Tampa take out an average of $22,616 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $181.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, USF Tampa also is in the top 20% of our Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Liberty University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Liberty University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,160 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communications graduates from Liberty University carry an average student debtload of $23,481. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $529.
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Mississippi University for Women ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MUW are $7,756 a year.
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University of Memphis came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UofM are $14,088 a year. On average, communications graduates from UofM take out $28,281 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Jackson State University 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 #12 on the list. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Jackson State are $9,445 per year. The average amount in student loans that communications majors at Jackson State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,143.
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East Carolina University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.
ECU undergraduate students pay an average of $23,574 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communications graduates from ECU take out $22,625 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $298, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, ECU is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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James Madison University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at JMU are $29,564 per year. Communications majors at JMU take out an average of $20,130 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $440, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
JMU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Mississippi College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MC are $20,364 per year.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
UNC Charlotte undergraduate students pay an average of $20,622 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communications graduates from UNC Charlotte take out $24,008 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $177.
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University of Southern Mississippi 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 #17 on the list. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a large student population.
Southern Miss undergraduate students pay an average of $11,204 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #18, Florida International University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.
FIU undergraduate students pay an average of $18,963 in tuition and fees each year. Communications majors at FIU take out an average of $21,385 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $59.
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With a ranking of #19, University of North Florida did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNF is a large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNF are $19,407 a year. Communications majors at UNF take out an average of $18,720 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $107, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.
Louisiana State University undergraduate students pay an average of $28,635 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communications graduates from Louisiana State University take out $20,954 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $296, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Louisiana State University also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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East Tennessee State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a large student population.
ETSU undergraduate students pay an average of $12,740 in tuition and fees each year. Communications majors at ETSU take out an average of $23,316 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $210, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Communication & Media Studies students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA |
| 23 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 23 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 25 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 26 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 26 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA |
| 28 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY |
| 28 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best communication and media studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 795 |
| Virginia | 2,064 |
| North Carolina | 2,972 |
| Florida | 3,020 |
| Tennessee | 1,000 |
| Kentucky | 787 |
| South Carolina | 796 |
| Louisiana | 815 |
| Arkansas | 457 |
| Alabama | 968 |
| Mississippi | 307 |
| West Virginia | 214 |
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Majors Related to Communications
One of 5 majors within the area of study, communication and media studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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).
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