2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 31 schools in the Plains States 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 2023 rankings named Lake Region State College the best value school in the Plains States Region for communication sciences students. Lake Region State College is a small public school located in the remote town of Devils Lake.
Lake Region State College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,000 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minot State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Minot, MSU is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSU are $8,163 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Minnesota State Mankato undergraduate students pay an average of $18,200 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication sciences graduates from Minnesota State Mankato take out $23,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMary are $20,290 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMary also is in the top 20% of our Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Truman State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Truman State are $16,410 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Truman State take out is $16,204.
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University of South Dakota landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication sciences programs. USD is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USD are $12,942 a year. While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at USD accumulate an average of around $23,175 in student debt.
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Missouri State University - Springfield 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 medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Missouri State are $16,498 a year. While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at Missouri State accumulate an average of around $23,463 in student debt.
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Minnesota State University - Moorhead came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MSU Moorhead are $17,564 per year. The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at MSU Moorhead take out is $19,500.
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University of North Dakota ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UND are $15,037 a year. Communication Sciences majors at UND take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Saint Ambrose University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Davenport.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St. Ambrose University are $33,570 a year.
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Request InformationBest Communication Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best communication sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 598 |
| Minnesota | 325 |
| Kansas | 241 |
| Iowa | 249 |
| Nebraska | 141 |
| North Dakota | 129 |
| South Dakota | 72 |
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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 25 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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