2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains 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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best value 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 Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for communication sciences majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Communication Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Brigham Young University - Provo the best value school in the Rocky Mountains Region for communication sciences students. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year. Communication Sciences majors at BYU take out an average of $9,100 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, BYU also did well on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is a great value for communication sciences students. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, RMUoHP is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Out of the 10 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USU are $23,435 per year. While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at USU accumulate an average of around $18,750 in student debt.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wyoming. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. UW is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Laramie.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW are $16,957 per year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at UW take out is $21,500.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Northern Colorado is a great value for communication sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at University of Northern Colorado are $23,785 a year. While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at University of Northern Colorado accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $361.
University of Utah landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication sciences programs. U of U is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.
U of U undergraduate students pay an average of $28,345 in tuition and fees each year.
U of U excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
With a ranking of #7, Idaho State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students. ISU is a large public school located in the small city of Pocatello.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ISU are $25,326 a year. After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from ISU carry an average student debtload of $19,825.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students. CU - Boulder is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Boulder.
CU - Boulder undergraduate students pay an average of $38,358 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from CU - Boulder carry an average student debtload of $16,401.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, CU - Boulder also did well on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Metropolitan State University of Denver ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. MSU Denver is a large public school located in the city of Denver.
MSU Denver undergraduate students pay an average of $27,502 in tuition and fees each year. Communication Sciences majors at MSU Denver take out an average of $18,870 in student loans while working on their egree.
The University of Montana ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. UM is a large public school located in the small city of Missoula.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UM are $28,476 a year.
Best Communication Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best communication sciences colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 184 |
| Utah | 647 |
| Idaho | 88 |
| Montana | 52 |
| Wyoming | 54 |
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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 10 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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