2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Michigan

[Communication Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for communication sciences students.
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2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the communication sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Communication Sciences Schools
Leading the list is Andrews University, our #1 best value for communication sciences in Michigan. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,056. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,307 in student loans. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $65,951. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Andrews University admits about 82% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in communication sciences will find it at Wayne State University, which ranked #2. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $24,849. Communication Sciences graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $41,122 early in their careers. Set against $24,849 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Northern Michigan University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value communication sciences schools. Set in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,944 for out-of-state students. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Communication Sciences graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $40,508 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Western Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Western Michigan University is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $27,000. Communication Sciences graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $57,490 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Students borrow a median of $27,750 to complete the communication sciences program here. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $23,102. That is a strong return on a $27,750 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Grand Valley State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value communication sciences schools. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Students from in state pay about $15,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,378 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $57,167. Set against $26,378 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Central Michigan University came in at #7 for value in communication sciences this year. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,992 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $51,591. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Michigan State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value communication sciences schools. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans. Communication Sciences graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $57,845 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Calvin College came in at #9 for value in communication sciences this year. Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Students from in state pay about $39,350 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the communication sciences program here. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $63,533. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.