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.
Top 10 Best Communication Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Provo to be the best value school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year. Communication Sciences majors at BYU take out an average of $9,100 in student loans while working on their egree.
BYU also claimed a spot on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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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 city of Provo, RMUoHP is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at Utah State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication sciences schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USU are $23,435 a year. While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at USU accumulate an average of around $18,750 in student debt.
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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 large public school located in the town of Laramie.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW are $16,957 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at UW take out is $21,500.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Colorado. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado is a public school with a fairly large student population.
University of Northern Colorado undergraduate students pay an average of $23,785 in tuition and fees each 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.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Utah did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students. 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 also claimed a spot on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Idaho State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. ISU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pocatello.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ISU are $25,326 per year. After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from ISU carry an average student debtload of $19,825.
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University of Colorado Boulder ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Boulder.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CU - Boulder are $38,358 a year. After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from CU - Boulder carry an average student debtload of $16,401.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CU - Boulder also is in the top 10% of our Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
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With a ranking of #9, Metropolitan State University of Denver did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students. MSU Denver is a large public school located in the large city of Denver.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSU Denver are $27,502 a year. Communication Sciences majors at MSU Denver take out an average of $18,870 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The University of Montana ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. UM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Missoula.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UM are $28,476 a year.
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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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