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2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree 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.

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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 47 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of South Florida - Main Campus is $9,669 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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%.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at USF Tampa

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 102 degrees to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UGA is $15,037 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Georgia General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Boone, North Carolina, and it awarded 91 ’s communication science degrees 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 $13,769 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Appalachian State University.

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 full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Appalachian State University

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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 $48-$75k 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Mississippi is $15,351 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Mississippi General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Carolina University landed the #5 spot on the 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.

WCU also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. It costs about $14,701 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend WCU.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Western Carolina University

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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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. USA is a fairly large public school situated in Mobile, Alabama. It awarded 48 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

USA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of South Alabama is $17,568 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at USA

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Radford University
Radford, Virginia

Radford University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Radford University is a public institution located in Radford, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Radford also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. The yearly cost to attend Radford is $16,716 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Radford University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Bob Jones University is a small school located in Greenville, South Carolina that handed out 15 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Bob Jones University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Bob Jones University is $12,281 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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 Bob Jones University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

WKU also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend WKU is $17,490 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full WKU General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, Georgia and, has a 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 GaSou, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend GaSou is $16,181 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at GaSou

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West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia

West Liberty University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for West Liberty University is $13,908 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at West Liberty University

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North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina

With a ranking of #12, North Carolina Central University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 37 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

North Carolina Central University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for North Carolina Central University is $17,208 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full North Carolina Central 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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Jackson State is a public institution located in Jackson, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees 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. It costs about $22,299 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Jackson State University.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Jackson State

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Jacksonville University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 4 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k list, JU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Jacksonville University is $22,820 for Southeast Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full JU General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Samford University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 9 ’s communication science degrees 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. The yearly cost to attend Samford is $31,029 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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

Full Samford University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

Southeastern University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. 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.

SEU also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Southeastern University is $25,990 for southeast region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Southeastern University

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