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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

58 Ranked Colleges
2,264 Degrees Awarded
$23,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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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.

For this year’s “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 58 colleges that offer 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.

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

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Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

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 #1 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 26 degrees to qualified masters’s communication sciences students 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Communication Sciences Report

#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 Getting Aid. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 27 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Communication Sciences at Florida International University

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 58 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 65 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree communication sciences students with aid list, Florida State has also earned the #7 rank 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 Florida State are $26,707.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 67 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Central Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Central Florida is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 88 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also took 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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#7

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Appalachian State, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 29 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Communication Sciences Report

With a ranking of #9, University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. ULM is a medium-sized public school situated in Monroe, Louisiana. It awarded 33 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at ULM are $21,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, this fairly large public school awarded 28 degrees to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162.

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#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 30 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Virginia Communication Sciences Report

#12

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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 43 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 Tennessee State University are $20,860.

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#13

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. Louisiana Tech University 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 University are $12,690, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. University of Georgia 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree communication sciences students with aid list, UGA has also earned the #8 rank 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #16, James Madison University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and it awarded 44 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

JMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 James Madison University are $29,544.

Full James Madison University Communication Sciences Report

Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Hammond, Louisiana, this fairly large public school handed out 35 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

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 #18 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 33 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865.

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#19

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. Murray, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 30 students in 2019-2020.

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

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#20

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #20. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #18 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 West Virginia University are $26,154.

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#21

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 73 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at VSU are $18,682, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

With a ranking of #22, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Ole Miss is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 34 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 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 Ole Miss are $25,099.

Full Ole Miss Communication Sciences Report

#23

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Western Kentucky University is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 81 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 Western Kentucky University are $18,340.

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#24

Francis Marion University

Florence, South Carolina

Francis Marion University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Florence, South Carolina, and it awarded 21 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Francis Marion University are $22,000, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Francis Marion University Communication Sciences Report

#25

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #25. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 47 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also took the #15 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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