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2022 Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid

20 Ranked Colleges
263 Degrees Awarded
$19,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communications Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 68,079 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, communication and media studies is the 9th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, communication and media studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,728 and had an average of $24,931 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 3,742 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,587 and $23,833 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 263 communication and media studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and media studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent communication and media studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the communication and media studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for texas master’s degree communications students with aid.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies in Texas (With Aid)

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s communications students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communications students with aid list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 15 masters’s communications degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807.

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#17 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at El Paso. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid. Located in El Paso, Texas, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s communications students in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid. Texas State is located in San Marcos, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 35 masters’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 8 masters’s communications degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas

Angelo State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Angelo State University is located in San Angelo, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s communications degrees to qualified students.

Angelo State also made our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State University are $14,396.

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#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Texas Tech University is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 46 masters’s communications degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

Stephen F Austin State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Nacogdoches, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communications degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SFASU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stephen F Austin State University are $15,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. UT Arlington is a large public school situated in Arlington, Texas. It awarded 7 masters’s communications degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s communications students in 2019-2020.

SHSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

With a ranking of #11, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s communications degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#12

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
#15 in overall quality

West Texas A&M University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s communications degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at West Texas A&M University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013.

Full West Texas A&M University Communication & Media Studies Report

#13

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Tarleton State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Tarleton State University is a fairly large school located in Stephenville, Texas that handed out 12 masters’s communications degrees in 2019-2020.

Tarleton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton are $15,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a fairly large public school situated in Corpus Christi, Texas. It awarded 7 masters’s communications degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are $15,683, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Communication & Media Studies Report

#15

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas

Texas Southern University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualified masters’s communications students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communications students with aid list, TSU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TSU are $13,221.

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#16

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas

University of the Incarnate Word came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. UIW is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s communications degrees to qualified students.

UIW not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIW are $19,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas

Dallas Baptist University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s communications degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

DBU also made our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at DBU are $20,204.

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#8 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Abilene Christian University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Abilene, Texas. It awarded 4 masters’s communications degrees in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian are $23,238, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Texas Christian University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s communications students in 2019-2020.

TCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TCU are $32,268.

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#20

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Baylor University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communications Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Getting Aid ranking. Baylor is located in Waco, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s communications degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communications students with aid list, Baylor has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Communication & Media Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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