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2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k

16 Ranked Colleges
831 Degrees Awarded
$19,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master's in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Communication Sciences is the 48th most popular major in the country with 21,991 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, communication sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,716 and had an average of $35,422 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 1,805 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,644 and $29,027 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 831 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in communication sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality communication sciences 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 communication sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for texas master’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in Texas

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Woman’s University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 145 students in 2019-2020.

TWU also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 38 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNT has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

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Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in El Paso, Texas, this large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTEP, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Richardson, Texas, this large public school awarded 121 degrees to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Dallas, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610.

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#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Houston is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 42 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 31 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Communication Sciences Report

Stephen F Austin State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Stephen F Austin State University is located in Nacogdoches, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

SFASU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stephen F Austin State University are $15,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #9, Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Kingsville, Texas, and it awarded 42 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M Kingsville has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Kingsville are $14,066, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

With a ranking of #10, Lamar University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lamar University is a fairly large public school situated in Beaumont, Texas. It awarded 35 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Lamar University has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699.

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#11

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

With a ranking of #11, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas State is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas State Communication Sciences Report

#12

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, West Texas A&M University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Canyon, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013.

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#13

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, Texas

Our Lady of the Lake University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. OLLU is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

OLLU also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at OLLU are $17,490, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full OLLU Communication Sciences Report

#14

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas

Texas Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Fort Worth, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

TCU also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Christian University are $32,268, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas

Baylor University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 70 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Baylor has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936.

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Abilene Christian University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Texas For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Abilene, Texas, and it awarded 48 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian are $23,238.

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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%.

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  • *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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