2023 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders
116
Ranked Colleges
7,269
Degrees Awarded
$13,600
Avg Net Price*
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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” ranking - to help you make that decision.
General Communication Sciences & Disorders is the 110th most popular major in the country with 7,269 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
For this year’s “Best Value Communication Science Schools” ranking, we looked at 116 colleges that offer 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
The colleges and universities below are the best for communication science students.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 114 students in 2020-2021.
TTUHSC also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools” list, coming in at #4.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools list. 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 communication science students list, USF Tampa has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of South Florida - Main Campus is $8,346 for communication science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full University of South Florida - Main Campus General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Communication Science Schools. Minnesota State Mankato is a public institution located in Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 89 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $17,159 for communication science students per year to attend Minnesota State Mankato.
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%.
Full Minnesota State Mankato General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Minot State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Communication Science Schools. MSU is a public institution located in Minot, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $12,205 for communication science students per year to attend Minot State University.
Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at MSU
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Dakota. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools list. This medium-sized school is located in Vermillion, South Dakota, and it awarded 58 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $19,389 for communication science students per year to attend USD.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at University of South Dakota
University of Wisconsin - River Falls ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools list. This medium-sized school is located in River Falls, Wisconsin, and it awarded 39 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend UW - River Falls is $13,844 for communication science students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full UW - River Falls General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
University of North Dakota came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking. UND is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 49 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend UND is $16,966 for Communication Science students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of North Dakota General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
Central Michigan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking. This fairly large school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 80 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Central Michigan is $16,007 for Communication Science students.
The low undergrad 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%.
Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Central Michigan University
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school awarded 117 degrees to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is $16,051 for communication science students.
Full University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
Truman State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking. Truman State is located in Kirksville, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 59 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for Truman State University is $12,301 for communication science students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Truman State University
With a ranking of #11, California State University - Fresno did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools list. Fresno State is located in Fresno, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 172 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend Fresno State is $6,230 for communication science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% 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 Fresno State General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
California State University - Northridge came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking. CSUN is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 231 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
CSUN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend California State University - Northridge is $8,523 for Communication Science students.
The undergrad 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 CSUN
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools list. UW - Stevens Point is a public institution located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 62 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is $13,346 for communication science students.
Full University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
Utah State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking. This large school is located in Logan, Utah, and it awarded 358 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
USU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Utah State University is $13,257 for communication science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% 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%.
Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at USU
With a ranking of #15, University of South Alabama did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, this fairly large public school awarded 48 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend University of South Alabama is $16,826 for Communication Science students.
Full USA General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
Montclair State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Montclair, New Jersey, and it awarded 35 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $17,381 for communication science students per year to attend Montclair State.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Montclair State University
Northern Illinois University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking. Northern Illinois University is a public institution located in Dekalb, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 53 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $13,956 for communication science students per year to attend NIU.
Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Northern Illinois University
Northern Arizona University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking. This large school is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, and it awarded 64 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Northern Arizona University is $14,308 for Communication Science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% 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%.
Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at NAU
Western Carolina University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking, coming in at #19. Western Carolina University is a fairly large school located in Cullowhee, North Carolina that handed out 84 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $13,924 for communication science students per year to attend Western Carolina University.
Full Western Carolina University General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
University of Akron Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking, coming in at #20. University of Akron Main Campus is a public institution located in Akron, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $17,945 for communication science students per year to attend University of Akron Main Campus.
Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at University of Akron Main Campus
Queens College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Communication Science Schools list. Queens, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 94 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $3,469 for Communication Science students per year to attend Queens College.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full QC General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
West Texas A&M University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking. West Texas A&M University is a public institution located in Canyon, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 27 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for West Texas A&M University is $15,033 for Communication Science students.
Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at West Texas A&M University
Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking, coming in at #23. Arizona State University - Skysong is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 ’s communication science degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Arizona State University - Skysong
With a ranking of #24, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools list. This large school is located in Boone, North Carolina, and it awarded 91 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Appalachian State University is $13,989 for Communication Science students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% 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 Appalachian State General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report
Stephen F Austin State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools ranking, coming in at #25. This fairly large school is located in Nacogdoches, Texas, and it awarded 56 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Stephen F Austin State University is $13,393 for communication science students.
Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Stephen F Austin State University