2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You
Communication & Journalism is the #11 most popular major in the country with 120,571 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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 Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 63 schools in the Southwest 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. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Colleges.
Top 10 Best Communication & Journalism Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the best value school in the Southwest Region for communication and journalism students. CNM is a large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CNM are $7,540 a year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at CNM accumulate an average of around $6,430 in student debt.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Phoenix - Arizona is a great value for communication and journalism students. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 per year. Communication & Journalism majors at UOPX - Arizona take out an average of $44,875 in student loans while working on their egree.
UOPX - Arizona also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Austin Community College District is a great value for communication and journalism students. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Austin Community College District are $10,590 per year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Austin Community College District accumulate an average of around $11,750 in student debt.
Austin Community College District excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $13,092 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at ASU - Skysong take out is $25,213. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $290.
ASU - Skysong excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Texas A&M University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Texas A&M University are $11,208 per year.
Full Communication & Journalism at West Texas A&M University Report
With a ranking of #6, Grand Canyon University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grand Canyon University are $17,189 a year. Communication & Journalism majors at Grand Canyon University take out an average of $24,184 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $148, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #7, Southeastern Oklahoma State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Durant.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,870 in tuition and fees each year.
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Sam Houston State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Located in the distant town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public college with a very large student population.
SHSU undergraduate students pay an average of $18,752 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from SHSU carry an average student debtload of $25,750. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $179, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
SHSU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region list.
Full Communication & Journalism at Sam Houston State University Report
Northeastern State University 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. NSU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Tahlequah.
NSU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,755 in tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at NSU take out an average of $18,339 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Communication & Journalism at Northeastern State University Report
MSU Texas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Wichita Falls, MSU Texas is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
MSU Texas undergraduate students pay an average of $11,726 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from MSU Texas take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus | Portales, NM |
| 12 | University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK |
Best Communication & Journalism Colleges by State
Explore the best communication and journalism schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 3,531 |
| Texas | 8,480 |
| New Mexico | 199 |
| Oklahoma | 1,106 |
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Majors Related to 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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