11
Colleges
97,023
Bachelor's Degrees
$35,859
Avg Cost*
Out of the majors we analyze each year, communication & media studies was ranked 8th in Washington. In fact, 97,023 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022. This means that colleges and universities in the state were responsible for awarding 1.8% of all the communications bachelor's degrees in the country.
This year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Washington ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer a bachelor's in communications. When talking about the 'best value', we do not simply mean those with the lowest price. For this ranking, we are identifying those communications schools that provide their students with a hiqh quality education at a price that is lower than other colleges and universities of the same caliber.
When calculating average cost, we take tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other related expenses into account. We then subtract the average financial aid award. The is meant to give you an idea of how much money you'll need to pay out-of-pocket through loans, external scholarships, or other methods. Your cost may be different from the average one, depending on your income and other factors.
The communications school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Value Communications Schools.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
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Featured Communication & Media Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
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MA in Communication
Effective communicators are always in demand, no matter the industry. The Master's in Communication degree from Southern New Hampshire University is a cutting-edge program designed for forward-thinking professionals.
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The following schools top our list of the Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges for the Money.
Our rankings recognize University of Washington - Seattle Campus as the #1 school in this year's rankings. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle. UW Seattle also made our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Washington list, coming in at #1.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at UW Seattle is 4.2 years, and it costs about $37,180 per year to attend the school. This means that the average student pays around $157,643 to get a bachelor’s degree from UW Seattle. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
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Western Washington University comes in at #2 in this year's ranking. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a large student population. WWU did well in our quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Washington list.
It takes about 4.5 years for the average student at WWU to complete their degree, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $29,662. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from WWU is $134,665. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
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The #3 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Eastern Washington University. EWU is a large public school located in the fringe town of Cheney. EWU also made our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Washington list, coming in at #7.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at EWU is 4.7 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $28,387. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from EWU is $132,000. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Eastern Washington University Report
Central Washington University landed the #4 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value communication & media studies schools. CWU is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Ellensburg. CWU also made our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Washington list, coming in at #8.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at CWU is 4.4 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $29,242. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from CWU is $129,834. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Central Washington University Report
The #5 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Washington - Bothell Campus. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
It takes about 4.4 years for the average student at UW Bothell to complete their degree, and it costs about $34,771 per year to attend the school. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from UW Bothell is $153,340. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
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Our rankings recognize University of Washington - Tacoma Campus as the #6 school in this year's rankings. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public college with a small student population.
The average student at UW Tacoma graduates in less than 4.3 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $34,933. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from UW Tacoma is $151,260. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
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The #7 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Seattle Pacific University. Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. SPU also took the #9 spot in our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Washington rankings.
It takes the average student at SPU about 4.3 years to graduate, and it costs about $38,160 per year to attend the school. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from SPU is $162,180. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
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Gonzaga University landed the #8 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value communication & media studies schools. Gonzaga is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. Gonzaga also took the #3 spot in our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Washington rankings.
It takes the average student at Gonzaga about 4.1 years to graduate, and it costs about $42,765 per year to attend the school. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga is about $176,192. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
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Seattle University comes in at #9 in this year's ranking. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle. Seattle U did well in our quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Washington list.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at Seattle U is 4.2 years, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $40,988. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from Seattle U be around $171,740. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Seattle University Report
Pacific Lutheran University comes in at #10 in this year's ranking. PLU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tacoma.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at PLU is 4.2 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $33,722. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from PLU is $140,284. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
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