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Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

25 Colleges
$26,615 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$24,078 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, communication sciences was ranked #47 in the country. In fact 22,298 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.

The Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for communication sciences 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. 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.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top 10 Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Nevada State College

Henderson, NV

Our analysis found Nevada State College to be the best value school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the rural area of Henderson, NSC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NSC are $19,440 a year. Communication Sciences majors at NSC take out an average of $26,735 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means California State University - San Marcos is a great value for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. CSUSM is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos.

CSUSM undergraduate students pay an average of $19,607 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from CSUSM carry an average student debtload of $19,700.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend San Jose State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at San Jose State are $19,732 a year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Los Angeles. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cal State LA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cal State LA are $18,665 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from Cal State LA carry an average student debtload of $17,517.

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Out of the 25 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - East Bay landed the # 5 spot on the list. Cal State East Bay is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Hayward.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cal State East Bay are $18,875 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at Cal State East Bay accumulate an average of around $20,154 in student debt.

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California State University - Sacramento came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Sac State is a very large public school located in the large city of Sacramento.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Sac State are $19,272 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences graduates from Sac State carry an average student debtload of $18,321. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $186.

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With a ranking of #7, California State University - Fresno did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Fresno State is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Fresno State are $18,533 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, communication sciences majors at Fresno State accumulate an average of around $16,600 in student debt.

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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. SFSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Francisco.

SFSU undergraduate students pay an average of $19,184 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication sciences graduates from SFSU take out $19,566 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $169.

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San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. SDSU is a very large public school located in the large city of San Diego.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SDSU are $20,016 a year. Communication Sciences majors at SDSU take out an average of $16,188 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.

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California State University - Long Beach ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CSULB are $18,726 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at CSULB take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,806.

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Best Communication Sciences Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
California 2,227
Washington 289
Oregon 249
Nevada 98
Hawaii 16

One of 30 majors within the area of study, communication sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

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 Ghozt Tramp.

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