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.
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Our 2023 rankings named University of North Carolina at Pembroke the best value school in the Southeast Region for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each 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.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FSCJ are $9,631 per 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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Western Carolina University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value communication and media studies schools in the Southeast Region . WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant 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 college 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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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a great value for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college 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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With a ranking of #6, University of North Georgia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNG are $16,014 a 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Appalachian State 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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University of South Florida - 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 #8 on the list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, USF Tampa 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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Liberty 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 #9 on the list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Liberty University are $16,160 per 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 landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. MUW is a small public school located in the town of Columbus.
MUW undergraduate students pay an average of $7,756 in tuition and fees each year.
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University of Memphis landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a fairly 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 landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Jackson State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,445 in tuition and fees each 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 landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ECU are $23,574 a 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ECU also did well on our Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #14, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. JMU is a very large public school located in the small 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 also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Mississippi College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
MC undergraduate students pay an average of $20,364 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #16, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and media studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte are $20,622 per 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 landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Miss are $11,204 per 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 school 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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University of North Florida landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree communication and media studies programs. UNF is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.
UNF undergraduate students pay an average of $19,407 in tuition and fees each 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 very large public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Louisiana State University are $28,635 per 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 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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With a ranking of #21, East Tennessee State 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 small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school 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 schools 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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