2023 Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor's Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Communications Technologies & Support Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 14,826 people earned a degree or certificate in communications technologies and support, making the major the #32 most popular in the United States.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 71 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for communications technologies and support students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
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.
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.
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Our 2023 rankings named Brigham Young University - Provo the best value school in the United States for communications technologies and support students working on their bachelor’s degree. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year.
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Out of the 71 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. East Stroudsburg University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of East Stroudsburg.
East Stroudsburg University undergraduate students pay an average of $19,797 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Institute of Production and Recording is a great value for communications technologies and support students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Institute of Production and Recording is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Institute of Production and Recording are $19,845 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend York College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Jamaica, York is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at York are $15,308 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Stout. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
UW - Stout undergraduate students pay an average of $17,820 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW - Stout is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a very large student population.
UMGC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,336 in tuition and fees each year.
UMGC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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Bowie State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Bowie State University undergraduate students pay an average of $19,302 in tuition and fees each year.
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Ferris State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for communications technologies and support students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #9, Husson University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communications technologies and support students working on their bachelor’s degree. Husson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bangor.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Husson are $19,790 per year.
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Western Illinois University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for communications technologies and support students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. WIU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Macomb.
WIU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,297 in tuition and fees each year.
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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 Communications Technology/Support Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Atlantic University College | Guaynabo, PR |
| 12 | New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich, RI |
| 13 | California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| 14 | University of Minnesota - Duluth | Duluth, MN |
| 14 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
Communications Technologies & Support by Region
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Other Related Communications Technologies & Support Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
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.
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.
Communications Technologies & Support Related Majors for Communications Technologies & Support
Communications Technologies & Support Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | 7,518 |
| Audiovisual Communications | 6,229 |
| Communications Technology | 915 |
| Other Communication Technology | 164 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
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).
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