2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication Sciences 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 38 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for communication sciences 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. 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 Schools
Our analysis found San Joaquin Delta College to be the best value school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Delta is a large public school located in the city of Stockton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Delta are $9,072 a year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Pasadena City College is a great value for communication sciences students. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pasadena City College are $7,596 per year.
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The excellent programs at Santa Ana College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication sciences schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public school with a very large student population.
SAC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,684 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American River College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American River are $10,168 per year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Orange Coast College is a great value for communication sciences students. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Orange Coast College are $8,398 a year.
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Reedley College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Reedley College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Reedley.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Reedley College are $8,504 a year.
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With a ranking of #7, Cerritos College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students. Cerritos College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Norwalk.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cerritos College are $10,026 per year.
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Nevada State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Henderson, NSC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NSC are $19,440 a year.
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of San Marcos, USAHS is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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California State University - San Marcos ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CSUSM is a large public school located in the large suburb of San Marcos.
CSUSM undergraduate students pay an average of $19,607 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at CSUSM accumulate an average of around $19,199 in student debt.
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Request InformationBest Communication Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best communication sciences schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,227 |
| Washington | 289 |
| Oregon | 249 |
| Nevada | 98 |
| Hawaii | 16 |
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Communication Sciences Related Majors for Communication Sciences
One of 30 majors within the area of study, communication sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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).
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