2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Mississippi
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 294 degrees and certificates were awarded to communication sciences students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #28 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Mississippi 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.
Best Mississippi Schools for Affordable Quality in Communication Sciences
Our analysis found Copiah-Lincoln Community College to be the best value school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wesson.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are $3,380 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend East Mississippi Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the rural area of Scooba, EMCC is a public college with a small student population.
EMCC undergraduate students pay an average of $3,740 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Mississippi is a great value for communication sciences students. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the town of University.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ole Miss are $9,044 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Ole Miss take out is $26,000.
Ole Miss did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in Mississippi list.
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The excellent programs at Mississippi University for Women helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication sciences schools in Mississippi. Located in the town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MUW are $7,756 a year. After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from MUW carry an average student debtload of $9,000.
MUW did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in Mississippi list.
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Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Delta State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Delta State University are $8,360 a year.
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University of Southern Mississippi came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Mississippi ranking. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
Southern Miss undergraduate students pay an average of $9,204 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Southern Miss take out is $20,375.
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Jackson State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication sciences programs. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Jackson.
Jackson State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,445 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from Jackson State carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Request InformationBest Value Communication Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 367 |
| Virginia | 347 |
| North Carolina | 452 |
| Florida | 1,159 |
| Tennessee | 425 |
| Kentucky | 321 |
| South Carolina | 163 |
| Louisiana | 476 |
| Arkansas | 377 |
| Alabama | 431 |
| West Virginia | 199 |
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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 7 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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