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2023 Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Texas

21 Colleges
$44,757 Avg Salary
$21,968 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,724 degrees and certificates were awarded to communication sciences students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #38 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Texas to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Communication Sciences program at each school on the list.

Check out the communication sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Texas.

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Dallas to be the most popular school for communication sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at UT Dallas accumulate an average of around $18,750 in student debt.

Full Communication Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas Report

#2

Baylor University

Waco, TX

The excellent programs at Baylor University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication sciences schools in Texas. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.

While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at Baylor accumulate an average of around $24,225 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $569.

Full Communication Sciences at Baylor University Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for communication sciences students. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $185.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Texas is a great place for communication sciences students. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, communication sciences graduates from UNT take out $21,900 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $279, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 21 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center landed the # 5 spot on the list. TTUHSC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lubbock.

Communication Sciences majors at TTUHSC take out an average of $24,974 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #6, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication sciences students. SFASU is a large public school located in the remote town of Nacogdoches.

While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at SFASU accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $298, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication Sciences at Stephen F Austin State University Report

#7

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular communication sciences programs. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at UH accumulate an average of around $19,000 in student debt.

Full Communication Sciences at University of Houston Report

#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular communication sciences programs. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, communication sciences majors at Texas State accumulate an average of around $21,345 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #9, Texas Woman’s University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for communication sciences students. Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, TWU is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at TWU take out is $21,093.

Full Communication Sciences at Texas Woman’s University Report

#10

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Lamar University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Communication Sciences Schools in Texas ranking. Lamar University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Beaumont.

After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from Lamar University carry an average student debt load of $26,750.

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Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Communication Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 462
Oklahoma 288
New Mexico 230

Communication Sciences is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

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 21 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ghozt Tramp.

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