2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies School for You
Communication & Media Studies is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arizona. With 2,246 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Arizona 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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Arizona Schools for Affordable Quality in Communication & Media Studies
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the best value school in Arizona for communication and media studies students. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 a year. Communications majors at UOPX - Arizona take out an average of $44,875 in student loans while working on their egree.
UOPX - Arizona not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona list.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Skysong is a great value for communication and media studies students. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $10,818 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Communications majors at ASU - Skysong take out an average of $22,750 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $290.
ASU - Skysong also made our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona list, coming in at #3.
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Out of the 6 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ASU - Tempe are $11,348 a year. On average, communications graduates from ASU - Tempe take out $22,750 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $290.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Arizona are $12,404 a year. On average, communications graduates from University of Arizona take out $21,840 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $614, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Arizona University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona list. NAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Flagstaff.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NAU are $11,527 per year. The average amount in student loans that communications majors at NAU take out is $21,602. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $440.
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Grand Canyon University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in Arizona list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University are $17,189 per year. While working on their degree, communications majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $26,492 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $148, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 4,091 |
| Oklahoma | 325 |
| New Mexico | 129 |
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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 Majors Related 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 6 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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