2023 Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 305 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, radio, television and digital communication is the #82 most popular major in Michigan.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for digital communication 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.
Featured Digital Communication Programs
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Top 10 Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Grand Valley State University to be the best value school for radio, television and digital communication students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Michigan. GVSU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at GVSU are $13,900 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, digital communication graduates from GVSU carry an average student debtload of $28,761. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $270.
GVSU also claimed a spot on our Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Out of the 12 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Baker College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Baker College undergraduate students pay an average of $12,420 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Michigan University is a great value for radio, television and digital communication students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WMU are $13,434 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Digital Communication majors at Central Michigan take out an average of $27,168 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $249, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern Michigan University is a great value for radio, television and digital communication students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Eastern Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $15,500 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwood University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Northwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Midland.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northwood are $30,520 per year.
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Northern Michigan University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Marquette.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northern Michigan University are $13,206 a year.
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Wayne State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Wayne State are $15,199 a year.
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Calvin University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Calvin are $38,240 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Calvin is ranked #5 for overall quality for digital communication in Michigan.
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Spring Arbor University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for radio, television and digital communication students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Spring Arbor is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Spring Arbor.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Spring Arbor are $31,080 a year.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 636 |
| Illinois | 883 |
| Indiana | 509 |
| Wisconsin | 73 |
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BA in Communication - New Media
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Majors Related to Digital Communication
Radio, Television & Digital Communication is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Digital Communication
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 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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