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2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas

22 Ranked Colleges
480 Degrees Awarded
$20,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master's in Texas

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Communication & Journalism is the 11th most popular major in the country with 121,387 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 Texas, there were 8,018 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 480 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas” ranking looked at 22 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and journalism. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent communication and journalism 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 journalism program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for texas master’s degree communication & journalism students.

Top 22 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in Texas

#1

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #1 spot on the list. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 100 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Tech are $17,530.

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#4 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #2 spot on the list. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication and journalism degrees to 65 students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #4 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

Full UT Austin Communication & Journalism Report

#3

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas. UH is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communication & journalism students list, UH has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

University of North Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking, coming in at #6. University of North Texas is a large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 38 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618.

Full UNT Communication & Journalism Report

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communication & journalism students list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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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#8

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Tarleton State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Tarleton is located in Stephenville, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Tarleton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. SFASU is a fairly large public school situated in Nacogdoches, Texas. It awarded 14 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

SFASU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Stephen F Austin State University are $15,695.

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#10

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
#18 in overall quality

West Texas A&M University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Located in Canyon, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University also took the #18 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. UTSA is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 15 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #16. 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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#12

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#17 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas list. This large school is located in Huntsville, Texas, and it awarded 11 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communication & journalism students list, SHSU has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking, coming in at #13. The University of Texas at Arlington is located in Arlington, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Located in El Paso, Texas, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

UTEP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 UTEP are $16,180.

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#15

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking, coming in at #15. Corpus Christi, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication and journalism degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683.

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#16

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas
#21 in overall quality

Texas Southern University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 25 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communication & journalism students list, TSU has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Southern University are $13,221, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Dallas Baptist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking, coming in at #17. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 16 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DBU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dallas Baptist University are $20,204, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22 in overall quality

Texas A&M International University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Texas A&M International University is a medium-sized school located in Laredo, Texas that handed out 6 masters’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M International University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
#13 in overall quality

University of the Incarnate Word landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. UIW is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UIW also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIW are $19,242.

Full UIW Communication & Journalism Report

#20

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Texas Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking, coming in at #20. TCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communication & journalism students list, TCU has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Christian University are $32,268.

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#21

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Located in Waco, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Baylor University are $36,936.

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#1 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Master’s in Texas ranking. Located in Dallas, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SMU, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU are $47,478, 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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