2023 Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication 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 Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value 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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BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Top 10 Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Grand Valley State University the best value school in Michigan for radio, television and digital communication students. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GVSU are $13,900 per year. The average amount in student loans that digital communication majors at GVSU take out is $27,482. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $270.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, GVSU also did well on our Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Out of the 14 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 college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baker College are $12,420 per year. After completing their degree, digital communication graduates from Baker College carry an average student debtload of $15,875.
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The excellent programs at Western Michigan University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best radio, television and digital communication schools in Michigan. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a large student population.
WMU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,434 in in-state tuition and fees each 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 Schools in Michigan list. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a large student population.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, digital communication graduates from Central Michigan carry an average student debtload of $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $249, based 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 Michigan State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan list. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Michigan State are $15,966 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Michigan State is ranked #4 for overall quality for digital communication in Michigan.
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Saginaw Valley State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan ranking. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 per year.
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Eastern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for radio, television and digital communication students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Eastern Michigan are $15,500 per year.
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Northwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for radio, television and digital communication students. It came in at #7 on the list. Northwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small 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 #9 on this year’s Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan list. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Marquette.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University are $13,206 per year.
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Wayne State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wayne State are $15,199 per year. Digital Communication majors at Wayne State take out an average of $34,239 in student loans while working on their egree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 636 |
| Illinois | 883 |
| Indiana | 509 |
| Wisconsin | 73 |
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Other Related Digital Communication Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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 14 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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