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.
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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.
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2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for communication sciences majors pursuing a .
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 town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public school with a small student population.
ENMU - Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $8,568 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at ENMU - Main Campus take out is $25,250.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Health San Antonio are $21,694 per year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Texas A&M University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s 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 medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Texas A&M University are $11,208 per year.
Out of the 34 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school 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.
ASU - Skysong excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TTUHSC are $22,230 per 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 ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. NSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Tahlequah.
NSU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,755 in tuition and fees each 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 school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UTEP are $24,952 a year.
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the remote town of Nacogdoches, SFASU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SFASU are $21,616 per 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.
Northern Arizona University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
NAU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,761 in tuition and fees each 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 came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UNT is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized 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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Best 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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