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2022 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

17 Ranked Colleges
1,309 Degrees Awarded
$10,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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 Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

General Communication Sciences & Disorders is the 114th most popular major in the country with 6,987 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,309 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 Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in general communication sciences and disorders. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general communication sciences and disorders programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general communication sciences and disorders program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

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 Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution located in Edinburg, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 50 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UT Rio Grande Valley is $2,993 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M International University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Laredo, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M International University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Texas A&M International University is $2,261 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Texas A&M International University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Woman’s University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TWU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for TWU is $6,706 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stephen F Austin State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Nacogdoches, Texas, and it awarded 54 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

SFASU also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. It costs about $8,650 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Stephen F Austin State University.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Dallas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Richardson, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 122 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Dallas, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend The University of Texas at Dallas is $10,857 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UT Dallas General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 130 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UT Austin is $12,203 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at The University of Texas at Austin

With a ranking of #7, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 90 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Arizona State University - Tempe is $7,044 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full ASU - Tempe General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 84 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Arizona is $10,562 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UH is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 100 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $10,203 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UH.

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

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#10

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

Lamar University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Beaumont, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 33 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lamar University, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Lamar University is $9,200 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Lamar University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#11

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

With a ranking of #11, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. San Marcos, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 79 students in 2019-2020.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Texas State is $11,125 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Texas State General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tyler, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified ’s communication science students in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #20. The yearly cost to attend UT Tyler is $6,797 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at UT Tyler

Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Texas A&M University - Kingsville is a medium-sized public school situated in Kingsville, Texas. It awarded 77 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Kingsville also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Texas A&M University - Kingsville is $11,105 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Texas A&M University - Kingsville General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#14

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Northern Arizona University is a large public school situated in Flagstaff, Arizona. It awarded 17 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Northern Arizona University is $9,251 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#15

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas

West Texas A&M University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. West Texas A&M University is a public institution located in Canyon, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. The estimated yearly cost for West Texas A&M University is $8,730 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#16

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona

Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Arizona State University - Skysong is a public institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k list, ASU - Skysong has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $12,037 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Arizona State University - Skysong.

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#16

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, Texas

With a ranking of #16, Our Lady of the Lake University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. OLLU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 48 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

OLLU also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend OLLU is $16,153 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full OLLU General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#17

Baylor University

Waco, Texas

Baylor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Baylor University is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 163 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $26,726 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Baylor.

The student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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