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2023 Best Value Colleges for Communication & Media Studies (Income Over $110k) in the New England Region

48 Ranked Colleges
3,903 Degrees Awarded
$25,200 Avg Net Price*
Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Communication & Media Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 66,787 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, communication and media studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,115 and had an average of $25,414 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 3,903 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,647 and $26,809 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 48 colleges that offered a degree in communication and media studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication and media studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the communication and media studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Communication & Media Studies (Income Over $110k) in the New England Region

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Out of the 48 schools in the Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #1 spot on the list. Amherst, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 335 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” ranking. It costs about $22,038 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UMass Amherst Communication & Media Studies Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UMaine is a fairly large school located in Orono, Maine that handed out 55 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

UMaine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of Maine is $16,033 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at University of Maine

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Maine. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Portland, Maine is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $12,055 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend University of Southern Maine.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of Southern Maine

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University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut

Out of the 48 schools in the Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Connecticut landed the #4 spot on the list. UCONN is a large school located in Storrs, Connecticut that handed out 287 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

UCONN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UCONN is $22,974 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at UCONN

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Castleton University
Castleton, Vermont

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Castleton University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Castleton University is a small public school situated in Castleton, Vermont. It awarded 12 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Castleton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” list. It costs about $17,740 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Castleton University.

Full Castleton University Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. URI is a fairly large school located in Kingston, Rhode Island that handed out 184 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

URI also took the #13 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for URI is $18,638 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full URI Communication & Media Studies Report

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Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire

Keene State College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Keene State College is located in Keene, New Hampshire and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Keene State also made our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #20. The yearly cost to attend Keene State College is $19,794 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Keene State Communication & Media Studies Report

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Worcester State University
Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. Worcester, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 62 students in 2020-2021.

Worcester State also made our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #25. It costs about $16,886 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Worcester State University.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Worcester State University

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With a ranking of #9, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Durham, New Hampshire is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 149 students in 2020-2021.

UNH also took the #12 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” ranking. It costs about $24,160 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend UNH.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Communication & Media Studies Report

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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Bridgewater State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Bridgewater State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It awarded 153 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Bridgewater State University is $18,951 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Bridgewater State

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Western Connecticut State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Danbury, Connecticut, this small public school awarded 60 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $18,166 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Western Connecticut State University.

Full WestConn Communication & Media Studies Report

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Westfield State University
Westfield, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #12, Westfield State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Westfield State University is a medium-sized school located in Westfield, Massachusetts that handed out 76 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Westfield is $19,583 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Westfield Communication & Media Studies Report

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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #13, Fitchburg State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school situated in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It awarded 23 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $16,806 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Fitchburg State University.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Fitchburg State University

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Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island

Rhode Island College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Rhode Island College is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 ’s communications degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Rhode Island College is $12,144 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Rhode Island College Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of New Hampshire at Manchester ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, this small public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $13,949 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend UNH Manchester.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of New Hampshire at Manchester

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Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, Connecticut

Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Eastern Connecticut State University is a small public school situated in Willimantic, Connecticut. It awarded 61 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Eastern Connecticut State University is $19,290 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at ECSU

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Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut

Central Connecticut State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, this medium-sized public school handed out 30 degrees to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend CCSU is $16,723 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Central Connecticut State University Communication & Media Studies Report

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University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well in the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #18. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 108 students in 2020-2021.

UMass Boston also took the #24 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” ranking. It costs about $17,752 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend UMass Boston.

Full UMass Boston Communication & Media Studies Report

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With a ranking of #19, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, this medium-sized public school handed out 69 diplomas to qualified ’s communications students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for SCSU is $20,830 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Southern Connecticut State University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts

Salem State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Salem, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $19,017 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Salem State University.

Full Salem State University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Plymouth State University
Plymouth, New Hampshire

Plymouth State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #21. Plymouth, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communications degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Plymouth State University is $20,370 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Plymouth State Communication & Media Studies Report

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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #22, Simmons University did quite well on the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 22 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Simmons did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” list. It costs about $27,920 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Simmons.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Simmons University Communication & Media Studies Report

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Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts

Clark University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Clark University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clark, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” ranking. It costs about $27,233 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Clark University.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Clark

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Gordon College
Wenham, Massachusetts

Gordon College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Gordon College is a small school located in Wenham, Massachusetts that handed out 31 ’s communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Gordon College is $25,748 for New England Region Communications students whose families make more than $110k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Gordon College Communication & Media Studies Report

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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts

Northeastern University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Best Vallue Communications Schools in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communications degrees to 142 students in 2020-2021.

Northeastern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Northeastern University is $29,714 for new england region communications students whose families make more than $110k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Communication & Media Studies at Northeastern

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