2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest 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. 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.
The Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in the Southwest Region 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.
Top 10 Best Communication Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus to be the best value school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the remote town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ENMU - Main Campus are $8,568 per year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at ENMU - Main Campus take out is $25,250.
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The excellent programs at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication sciences schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Health San Antonio are $21,694 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Texas A&M University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the fringe town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Texas A&M University are $11,208 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Skysong is a great value for communication sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 a year. After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $20,499. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $374.
In addition to its great value ranking, ASU - Skysong is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
TTUHSC undergraduate students pay an average of $22,230 in tuition and fees each year. Communication Sciences majors at TTUHSC take out an average of $24,974 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Northeastern State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication sciences programs. NSU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Tahlequah.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NSU are $15,755 a year. On average, communication sciences graduates from NSU take out $15,458 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UTEP undergraduate students pay an average of $24,952 in tuition and fees each year.
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Stephen F Austin State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the remote town of Nacogdoches, SFASU is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SFASU are $21,616 a year. Communication Sciences majors at SFASU take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $298.
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Northern Arizona University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication sciences programs. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NAU are $17,761 a year. Communication Sciences majors at NAU take out an average of $19,867 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of North Texas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication sciences programs. UNT is a very large public school located in the city of Denton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNT are $20,906 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at UNT take out is $21,900. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $279.
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Request InformationBest Communication Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best communication sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,724 |
| Arizona | 462 |
| Oklahoma | 288 |
| New Mexico | 230 |
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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 26 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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