2023 Best Audiovisual Communications Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Audiovisual Communications School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, audiovisual communications was ranked #156 in the country. In fact 6,229 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Audiovisual Communications Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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Featured Audiovisual Communications Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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2023 Best Audiovisual Communications Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Audiovisual Communications Colleges.
Top Southwest Region Schools in Audiovisual Communications
Our analysis found Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences to be the best school for audiovisual communications students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . CRAS is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tempe.
Audiovisual majors at CRAS take out an average of $11,086 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $169.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means MediaTech Institute - Houston is a great place for audiovisual communications students. MediaTech Institute - Houston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
Audiovisual majors at MediaTech Institute - Houston take out an average of $18,291 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at MediaTech Institute - Dallas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best audiovisual communications schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large suburb of Dallas, MediaTech Institute - Dallas is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, audiovisual graduates from MediaTech Institute - Dallas carry an average student debtload of $18,291.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Community College District. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Audiovisual Communications Schools in the Southwest Region list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The Art Institute of Dallas landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Dallas, The Art Institute of Dallas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Audiovisual majors at The Art Institute of Dallas take out an average of $45,722 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Houston Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Audiovisual Communications Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
Audiovisual majors at Houston Community College take out an average of $25,563 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #7, The Art Institute of Austin did quite well on this year’s best schools for audiovisual communications students. Ai Austin is a small private for-profit school located in the distant town of Austin.
On average, audiovisual graduates from Ai Austin take out $40,075 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #8, The Art Institute of Houston did quite well on this year’s best schools for audiovisual communications students. Located in the large city of Houston, Ai Houston is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, audiovisual graduates from Ai Houston carry an average student debtload of $40,075.
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Request InformationBest Audiovisual Communications Colleges by State
Explore the best audiovisual communications colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 210 |
| Arizona | 43 |
| Oklahoma | 6 |
| New Mexico | 1 |
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Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Audiovisual Communications that might interest you.
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Effective communicators are always in demand, no matter the industry. The Master's in Communication degree from Southern New Hampshire University is a cutting-edge program designed for forward-thinking professionals.
Rankings in Majors Related to Audiovisual
One of 3 majors within the area of study, audiovisual communications has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Audiovisual
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | 7,518 |
| Communications Technology | 915 |
| Other Communication Technology | 164 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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