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
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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 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. 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, GVSU also is in the top 15% of our Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan ranking.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baker College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan 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. After completing their degree, digital communication graduates from Baker College carry an average student debtload of $15,875.
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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. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WMU are $13,434 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Michigan University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan list. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Michigan are $13,094 per 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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The excellent programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best radio, television and digital communication schools in Michigan. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Michigan State are $15,966 a year.
Michigan State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan list.
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Saginaw Valley State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value radio, television and digital communication programs. Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize 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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With a ranking of #7, Eastern Michigan University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for radio, television and digital communication students. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Eastern Michigan are $15,500 a year.
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Northwood University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan list. Northwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Midland.
Northwood undergraduate students pay an average of $30,520 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #9, Northern Michigan University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for radio, television and digital communication students. 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 landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value radio, television and digital communication programs. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school 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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Explore all the Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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
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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 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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