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.
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2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Communication Sciences Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Minnesota State University - Mankato the best value school in the Plains States Region for communication sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Truman State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s 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 college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Truman State are $9,924 per 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 town of Minot, MSU is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at MSU are $10,263 a year.
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Out of the 27 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mary landed the # 4 spot on the list. UMary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UMary are $13,304 per 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Moorhead. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public college with a moderately-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 medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at USD are $12,768 per year.
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Fort Hays State University 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 #7 on the list. Located in the 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 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 #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at St. Cloud State University are $13,412 a year.
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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Missouri State are $12,618 per 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 large city of Kansas City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Rockhurst are $17,104 per year.
Best Communication Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best communication sciences schools 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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