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2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Communication Sciences & Disorders is the 110th most popular major in the country with 7,269 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

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 $30-$48k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general communication sciences and disorders. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general communication sciences and disorders programs that also have a lower cost than 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 47 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for USF Tampa is $5,632 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $30-$48k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 102 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region communication science students whose families make $30-$48k list, UGA has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UGA is $10,688 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $30-$48k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Georgia General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Appalachian State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 91 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Appalachian State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $9,940 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Appalachian State.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, 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 86%.

Full Appalachian State General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mississippi. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 105 students in 2020-2021.

Ole Miss also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. The estimated yearly cost for Ole Miss is $9,489 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $30-$48k.

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

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Ole Miss

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Carolina University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 84 degrees to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

WCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for WCU is $11,625 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Western Carolina University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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University of South Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, Alabama and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

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 USA is $13,717 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full USA General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Radford University
Radford, Virginia

Radford University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Radford is a medium-sized school located in Radford, Virginia that handed out 19 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

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 $13,026 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Radford

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

Bob Jones University also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Bob Jones University is $11,346 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $30-$48k.

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

Full Bob Jones 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 $30-$48k list. GaSou is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 48 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

GaSou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for GaSou is $13,653 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $30-$48k.

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

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Bowling Green, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

WKU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Western Kentucky University is $16,211 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Western Kentucky University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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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 $30-$48k ranking. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 37 degrees 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 estimated yearly cost for North Carolina Central University is $13,718 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $30-$48k.

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

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West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia

West Liberty University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. West Liberty, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

West Liberty University also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. It costs about $14,778 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend West Liberty University.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at West Liberty University

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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, this medium-sized public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

Jackson State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Jackson State University is $19,009 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Jackson State

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

With a ranking of #14, Samford University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

Samford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $22,460 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Samford University.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Samford University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

JU also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. The estimated yearly cost for JU is $22,172 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full JU General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

With a ranking of #16, Southeastern University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Southeastern University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 3 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

SEU also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $23,474 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend SEU.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at SEU

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