2023 Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Communications Technologies & Support Bachelor's Degree School for You
Communications Technologies & Support is the #32 most popular major in the country with 14,826 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for communications technologies and support students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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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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.
Top 10 Best Communications Technologies & Support Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo to be the best value school for communications technologies and support students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo undergraduate students pay an average of $28,105 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Art Center College of Design. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Pasadena, Art Center College of Design is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Art Center College of Design are $48,044 a year.
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Out of the 11 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy of Art University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Academy of Art University are $25,424 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SAE Expression College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Emeryville, SAE Expression College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SAE Expression College are $25,672 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cogswell College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cogswell is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Jose.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cogswell are $21,784 a year.
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DigiPen Institute of Technology 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 #6 on the list. Located in the city of Redmond, Digipen is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Digipen undergraduate students pay an average of $34,900 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Digipen is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
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University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UH Manoa is a large public school located in the large city of Honolulu.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UH Manoa are $34,218 a year.
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Laguna College of Art and Design 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 rural area of Laguna Beach, LCAD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LCAD are $33,600 a year.
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California College of the Arts 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 #9 on the list. Located in the large city of San Francisco, California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
California College of the Arts undergraduate students pay an average of $52,312 in tuition and fees each year.
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Los Angeles Film School ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communications Technology/Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Hollywood, LA Film School is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Explore the best communications technologies and support colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 1,432 |
| Washington | 190 |
| Oregon | 55 |
| Hawaii | 116 |
| Nevada | 0 |
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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.
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 11 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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