2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,789 degrees and certificates were awarded to communication and media studies students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Michigan to see which programs offered the best value experiences for communications students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools
Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best value school for communication and media studies students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.
U-M undergraduate students pay an average of $17,193 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communications majors at U-M take out is $19,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $435.
U-M also took the #2 spot in our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan rankings.
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Out of the 19 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Michigan State are $15,966 a year. After completing their degree, communications graduates from Michigan State carry an average student debtload of $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $444, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Michigan State also took the #4 spot in our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan rankings.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Spring Arbor University is a great value for communication and media studies students. Located in the suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Spring Arbor are $31,080 per year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saginaw Valley State University is a great value for communication and media studies students. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 a year. After completing their degree, communications graduates from Saginaw Valley State University carry an average student debtload of $27,968.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, communications graduates from Central Michigan take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $251, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Grand Valley State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and media studies programs. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
GVSU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,900 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communications graduates from GVSU carry an average student debtload of $25,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $174, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
GVSU also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Oakland University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and media studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oakland are $15,135 a year. Communications majors at Oakland take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $195, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Western Michigan University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and media studies programs. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.
WMU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,434 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, communications majors at WMU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.
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University of Michigan - Dearborn came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UM Dearborn undergraduate students pay an average of $13,816 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Communications majors at UM Dearborn take out an average of $26,370 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Eastern Michigan University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan list. Eastern Michigan is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Eastern Michigan are $15,500 per year. While working on their degree, communications majors at Eastern Michigan accumulate an average of around $27,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $128.
Request InformationBest Value Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 2,149 |
| Illinois | 2,072 |
| Indiana | 1,600 |
| Wisconsin | 1,297 |
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Communication & Media Studies Related Majors for Communications
Communication & Media Studies is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
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 19 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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