2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You
In 2020-2021, 8,480 degrees and certificates were awarded to communication and journalism students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 43 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best value programs for communication and journalism students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best value school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Austin are $11,752 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $21,171. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $287.
UT Austin did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas list.
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The excellent programs at Austin Community College District helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in Texas. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
Austin Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $8,580 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debtload of $11,750.
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 Texas list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Sam Houston State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas list. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public college with a very large student population.
SHSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,960 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at SHSU take out is $25,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $179.
SHSU also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas 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 University of Houston - Downtown. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Houston, UH Downtown is a public college with a large student population.
UH Downtown undergraduate students pay an average of $7,338 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at UH Downtown take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 43 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 5 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Texas A&M College Station are $12,204 a year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debtload of $18,078. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $298.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Texas A&M College Station is ranked #4 for overall quality for communication and journalism in Texas.
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With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the medium-sized city of Odessa, UT Permian Basin is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
UT Permian Basin undergraduate students pay an average of $9,234 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from UT Permian Basin take out $23,960 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Houston - Clear Lake ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas list. Located in the suburb of Houston, UH Clear Lake is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UH Clear Lake are $7,698 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at UH Clear Lake take out is $19,532.
UH Clear Lake excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas list.
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Tarleton State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas list. Located in the remote town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tarleton are $7,790 per year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Tarleton accumulate an average of around $21,800 in student debt.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UTSA are $9,231 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at UTSA take out is $24,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $166, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #10, Angelo State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the small city of San Angelo, Angelo State is a public school with a large student population.
Angelo State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,186 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Angelo State take out is $21,559.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 3,531 |
| 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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