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2023 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

16 Ranked Colleges
679 Degrees Awarded
$12,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 7,269 people earned their degree in general communication sciences and disorders, making the major the 110th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 679 general communication sciences and disorders graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general communication sciences and disorders. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general communication sciences and disorders 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 general communication sciences and disorders program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 47 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of South Florida - Main Campus is $4,176 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at USF Tampa

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 102 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

UGA also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. The yearly cost to attend UGA is $8,303 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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%.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at University of Georgia

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Boone, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 91 students in 2020-2021.

Appalachian State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $7,354 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Appalachian State.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Appalachian State University

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mississippi landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 105 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

Ole Miss also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $7,764 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend University of Mississippi.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at University of Mississippi

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Carolina University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 84 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WCU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $9,305 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Western Carolina University.

Full WCU General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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With a ranking of #6, University of South Alabama did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. USA is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 48 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of South Alabama is $12,906 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full University of South Alabama General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Radford University
Radford, Virginia

Radford University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Radford is located in Radford, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

Radford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Radford University is $11,420 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Radford University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that handed out 30 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

WKU also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Western Kentucky University is $12,195 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Western Kentucky University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

With a ranking of #9, Georgia Southern University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Georgia Southern University is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 48 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

GaSou also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $12,637 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Georgia Southern University.

Full GaSou General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

Bob Jones University also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $10,825 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Bob Jones University.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Bob Jones University

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North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina

North Carolina Central University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 37 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

North Carolina Central University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend North Carolina Central University is $12,249 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at North Carolina Central University

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West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia

With a ranking of #12, West Liberty University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. West Liberty University is a small public school situated in West Liberty, West Virginia. It awarded 13 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

West Liberty University also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend West Liberty University is $12,326 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full West Liberty University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Jackson State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Jackson, Mississippi. It awarded 20 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Jackson State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $15,608 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Jackson State.

Full Jackson State University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Samford University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Samford University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 9 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

Samford also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Samford is $22,241 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Samford University

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 4 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

JU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $22,027 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend JU.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at JU

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

Southeastern University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Southeastern University is located in Lakeland, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k list, SEU has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $25,798 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend SEU.

Full Southeastern University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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