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2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

17 Ranked Colleges
1,309 Degrees Awarded
Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general communication sciences and disorders program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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

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

Top 18 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 50 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Rio Grande Valley, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UT Rio Grande Valley is $6,405 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low student loan default rate of 4.8% 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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M International University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Texas A&M International University is located in Laredo, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M International University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $3,809 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Texas A&M International University.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Texas A&M International University

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #3 spot on the list. UT Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 130 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UT Austin is $15,757 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. 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%.

Full UT Austin General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #4 spot on the list. 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.

UT Dallas also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. The yearly cost to attend The University of Texas at Dallas is $13,797 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full UT Dallas General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stephen F Austin State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Nacogdoches, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k list, SFASU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for SFASU is $13,644 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full SFASU General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

Texas Woman’s University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Woman’s University is a fairly large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 44 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

TWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Texas Woman’s University is $9,629 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full TWU General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#7

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UH is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 100 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UH is $12,505 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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 UH

#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, this large public school handed out 79 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Texas State University is $14,250 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Texas State University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#9

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school handed out 84 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $15,399 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend University of Arizona.

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

Full University of Arizona General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

Texas A&M University - Kingsville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Texas A&M Kingsville is located in Kingsville, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 77 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

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 $14,464 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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

#11

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

Lamar University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Lamar University is located in Beaumont, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

Lamar University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $14,818 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Lamar University.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Lamar University

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 90 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. The estimated yearly cost for ASU - Tempe is $14,033 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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 Arizona State University - Tempe

#13

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, and it awarded 17 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k list, NAU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $12,675 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend NAU.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at NAU

The University of Texas at Tyler ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tyler, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 diplomas 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 estimated yearly cost for The University of Texas at Tyler is $10,037 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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#15

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas

West Texas A&M University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. West Texas A&M University is a fairly large public school situated in Canyon, Texas. It awarded 25 ’s communication science 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 $11,101 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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

#16

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona

Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. ASU - Skysong is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k list, ASU - Skysong has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for ASU - Skysong is $15,891 for southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Arizona State University - Skysong

#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 $48-$75k list. Our Lady of the Lake University is a small school located in San Antonio, Texas that handed out 48 ’s communication science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OLLU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Our Lady of the Lake University is $17,771 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full OLLU General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

#17

Baylor University

Waco, Texas

Baylor University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 163 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region communication science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Baylor has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Baylor University is $31,343 for Southwest Region Communication Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. 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%.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Baylor University

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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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