2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, communication and journalism was ranked #11 in the country. In fact 120,571 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 82 schools in the Far Western US Region 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 15% Best Communication & Journalism Schools
Our 2023 rankings named San Diego Mesa College the best value school in the Far Western US Region for communication and journalism students. San Diego Mesa College is a large public school located in the large city of San Diego.
San Diego Mesa College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,512 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at San Diego Mesa College take out is $5,750.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California State University - Channel Islands. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CSUCI is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Camarillo.
CSUCI undergraduate students pay an average of $18,697 in tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at CSUCI take out an average of $14,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $203, 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 San Jose State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Jose State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Jose.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at San Jose State are $19,732 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, San Jose State is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gonzaga University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Gonzaga undergraduate students pay an average of $48,470 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Gonzaga carry an average student debtload of $26,342.
Gonzaga also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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San Francisco State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
SFSU undergraduate students pay an average of $19,184 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from SFSU take out $16,122 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $167.
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With a ranking of #6, California State University - Sacramento did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Sac State undergraduate students pay an average of $19,272 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Sac State accumulate an average of around $17,035 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $136.
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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are $28,105 a year. Communication & Journalism majors at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo take out an average of $16,719 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $310.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
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Sonoma State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. SSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Rohnert Park.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SSU are $19,868 per year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at SSU take out is $19,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $349, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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California State University - San Marcos landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Located in the large suburb of San Marcos, CSUSM is a public college with a fairly large student population.
CSUSM undergraduate students pay an average of $19,607 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at CSUSM take out is $16,710.
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California State University - Long Beach came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. CSULB is a very large public school located in the large city of Long Beach.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSULB are $18,726 per year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at CSULB accumulate an average of around $14,434 in student debt.
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National University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
National University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,320 in tuition and fees each year.
National University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Communication & Journalism students in the Far Western US Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | California State University - Chico | Chico, CA |
| 14 | California State University - Fullerton | Fullerton, CA |
| 15 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA |
| 16 | University of Nevada - Reno | Reno, NV |
Best Communication & Journalism Colleges by State
Explore the best communication and journalism schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 17,589 |
| Washington | 2,086 |
| Oregon | 1,375 |
| Hawaii | 292 |
| Nevada | 523 |
| Alaska | 30 |
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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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