2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication Sciences Master'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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Communication Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 27 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value master'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 Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Minnesota State University - Mankato to be the best value school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $9,308 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Truman State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public school with a small student population.
Truman State graduate students pay an average of $9,924 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 27 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Minot State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Minot, MSU is a public college with a small student population.
MSU graduate students pay an average of $10,263 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck.
UMary graduate students pay an average of $13,304 in tuition and fees each year.
UMary also claimed a spot on our Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Minnesota State University - Moorhead helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value communication sciences schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
MSU Moorhead graduate students pay an average of $11,052 in tuition and fees each year.
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University of South Dakota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for communication sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at USD are $12,768 per year.
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With a ranking of #7, Fort Hays State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at FHSU are $11,376 per year.
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Saint Cloud State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree communication sciences programs. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a large student population.
St. Cloud State University graduate students pay an average of $13,412 in tuition and fees each year.
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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree communication sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.
Missouri State graduate students pay an average of $12,618 in tuition and fees each year.
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Rockhurst University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.
Rockhurst graduate students pay an average of $17,104 in tuition and fees each year.
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Explore the best communication sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 598 |
| Minnesota | 325 |
| Kansas | 241 |
| Iowa | 249 |
| Nebraska | 141 |
| North Dakota | 129 |
| South Dakota | 72 |
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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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Ghozt Tramp.
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