by our College Data Analytics Team
[Speech Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/speech-communication/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for speech communication students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in speech communication, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked College Of Western Idaho the best value for a degree in speech communication in Idaho. Located in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,446, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. Typical student debt for speech communication graduates is $12,500. Soon after graduation, speech communication degree recipients from College Of Western Idaho generally make around $40,963.
University Of Idaho came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value speech communication schools. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,844 to complete the speech communication program here. Early-career speech communication graduates make about $43,246. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Boise State University earned it the #3 place for speech communication. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,095 to complete the speech communication program here. Soon after graduation, speech communication degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $37,954. Set against $23,095 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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