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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

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$24,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 the Southeast region, there were 5,198 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $50,110 and $35,211 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,264 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 58 colleges that offered a degree in communication sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent communication sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the communication sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 58 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 21 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 27 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Out of the 58 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 44 degrees to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #23 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida International University Communication Sciences Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 26 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 88 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 65 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #7, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 67 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #9 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 30 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 30 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

With a ranking of #10, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Huntington, West Virginia, and it awarded 28 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Louisiana at Monroe landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public institution located in Monroe, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 33 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full ULM Communication Sciences Report

#12

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large school located in Ruston, Louisiana that handed out 22 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana Tech Communication Sciences Report

#13

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Boone, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 36 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Appalachian State University Communication Sciences Report

#14

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Murray, Kentucky, and it awarded 30 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 43 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. WVU is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

WVU also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154.

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#17

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

With a ranking of #17, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482.

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#18

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

JMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544.

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Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Southeastern is located in Hammond, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 35 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Louisiana University are $21,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school situated in Lafayette, Louisiana. It awarded 33 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette Communication Sciences Report

#22

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Searcy, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Harding, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harding University are $11,928, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Harding University Communication Sciences Report

#23

Radford University

Radford, Virginia

Radford University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Radford is a public institution located in Radford, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Radford are $21,382, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 28 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #20 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Kentucky Communication Sciences Report

#25

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

With a ranking of #25, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 34 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Mississippi Communication Sciences Report

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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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