2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You
In 2020-2021, 120,571 people earned a degree or certificate in communication and journalism, making the major the #11 most popular in the United States.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Communication & Journalism Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 753 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for communication and journalism 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. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Communication & Journalism
Our 2023 rankings named La Salle University the best value school in the United States for communication and journalism students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at La Salle are $33,150 a year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at La Salle accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $459.
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Out of the 753 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 2 spot on the list. BYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Provo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at BYU accumulate an average of around $11,887 in student debt.
BYU also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colorado State University - Global Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greenwood Village.
Colorado State University - Global Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus take out is $31,905.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Colorado State University - Global Campus also did well on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU - I are $4,416 per year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from BYU - I take out $14,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 753 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Central New Mexico Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CNM are $7,540 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from CNM carry an average student debtload of $6,430.
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Cabrini University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Cabrini University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Radnor.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cabrini University are $33,845 a year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Cabrini University carry an average student debtload of $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $348.
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Franklin University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Franklin University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,577 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from Franklin University take out $40,666 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Phoenix - Arizona came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools ranking. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 a year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $44,875 in student debt.
UOPX - Arizona excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools list.
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LaGuardia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #9 on the list. LaGuardia is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Island City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LaGuardia are $8,098 per year. Communication & Journalism majors at LaGuardia take out an average of $6,461 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #10, Wayne State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the distant town of Wayne, WSC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WSC are $7,458 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at WSC take out is $23,407.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WSC also is in the top 20% of our Best Communication & Journalism Schools ranking.
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University of Maryland Global Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UMGC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,336 in tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at UMGC take out an average of $26,897 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, UMGC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools list.
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With a ranking of #12, Metropolitan State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Metro State are $9,394 a year. Communication & Journalism majors at Metro State take out an average of $34,724 in student loans while working on their egree.
Metro State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools list.
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Bellevue University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Bellevue University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,310 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Bellevue University accumulate an average of around $26,083 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, Bellevue University is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools list.
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Borough of Manhattan Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. BMCC is a large public school located in the city of New York.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BMCC are $8,050 a year. Communication & Journalism majors at BMCC take out an average of $8,821 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Austin Community College District landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Austin Community College District are $10,590 a year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debtload of $11,750.
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Wilmington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Wilmington University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,760 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from Wilmington University take out $29,496 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #17 on the list. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 a year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $25,213 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.
ASU - Skysong excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools list.
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South Dakota State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Dakota State are $12,809 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at South Dakota State take out is $27,000.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, South Dakota State also is in the top 15% of our Best Communication & Journalism Schools ranking.
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San Diego Mesa College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #19 on the list. San Diego Mesa College is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Diego.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at San Diego Mesa College are $8,512 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from San Diego Mesa College carry an average student debtload of $5,750.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Dakota State University are $14,876 a year. Communication & Journalism majors at North Dakota State University take out an average of $24,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
North Dakota State University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools list.
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With a ranking of #22, University of Florida-Online did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UF Online are $16,579 a year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from UF Online take out $17,911 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $238.
UF Online excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools list.
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University of South Dakota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USD are $12,942 a year. Communication & Journalism majors at USD take out an average of $24,250 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $175.
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University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Located in the town of Kearney, UNK is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UNK undergraduate students pay an average of $15,320 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at UNK accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #25, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the large suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public school with a large student population.
SIUE undergraduate students pay an average of $11,496 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from SIUE carry an average student debtload of $22,203. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $198, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Additional Award Winners
This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 753 different United States communication and journalism schools we analyzed.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Communication & Journalism students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools award.
Communication & Journalism by Region
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Communication & Journalism Related Majors for Communication & Journalism
Communication & Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.
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