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2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k

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$24,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master's in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k

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In 2019-2020, 121,387 people earned their degree in communication and journalism, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,549 and had an average of $24,893 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 4,811 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,152 and $22,780 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 275 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,560 and $37,817 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and journalism. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality communication and journalism programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the communication and journalism program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Provo, Utah, and it awarded 18 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make more than $110k list, BYU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at BYU are $7,510, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full BYU Communication & Journalism Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Weber State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Weber State University is a large school located in Ogden, Utah that handed out 37 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

WSU also took the #6 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Weber State University are $19,022, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WSU Communication & Journalism Report

#3

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Wyoming is a fairly large public school situated in Laramie, Wyoming. It awarded 11 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Utah is a large school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 5 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of U, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Utah

#5

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Utah University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Southern Utah University is a fairly large school located in Cedar City, Utah that handed out 23 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southern Utah University, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Utah University are $24,548.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Southern Utah University

#11 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

University of Northern Colorado did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at University of Northern Colorado

#9 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

Montana State University - Billings came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Montana State University - Billings is a small school located in Billings, Montana that handed out 8 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Montana State University - Billings, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montana State University - Billings are $20,243, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Montana State University - Billings Communication & Journalism Report

#9

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Westminster College Utah did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Westminster College Utah is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make more than $110k list, Westminster College Salt Lake has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Westminster College Salt Lake are $14,669, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Westminster College Utah

#10

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#13 in overall quality

The University of Montana landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. The University of Montana is a medium-sized public school situated in Missoula, Montana. It awarded 7 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UM also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UM Communication & Journalism Report

#11

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#8 in overall quality

Boise State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Boise, Idaho, and it awarded 8 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State University are $26,566, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Boise State University

#12

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is a fairly large school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 10 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UCCS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCCS are $25,774.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

#13

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#3 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Colorado Boulder is a large school located in Boulder, Colorado that handed out 25 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder also took the #3 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder are $32,980.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Colorado Boulder

#4 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Colorado State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Colorado State University - Fort Collins

#15

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#15 in overall quality

Idaho State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #15. ISU is located in Pocatello, Idaho and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make more than $110k list, ISU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Idaho State University are $26,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Idaho State University Communication & Journalism Report

#16

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Denver did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Denver is a fairly large school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 50 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

DU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Denver

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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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