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2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio

11 Colleges in the United States
$24,287 Avg Student Debt
$51,923 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Badge [Communication Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong communication sciences education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for communication sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Ohio

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

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For return on investment in communication sciences, no school beat University Of Akron Main Campus this year. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the communication sciences program here. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $51,305. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Students looking for strong value in communication sciences will find it at Cleveland State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,982 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,502 for out-of-state students. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,188 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $51,316. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $47,994. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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University Of Toledo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,923 in student loans. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $52,675. Set against $24,923 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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College Of Mount St Joseph is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Cincinnati, College Of Mount St Joseph is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,150. Students borrow a median of $28,273 to complete the communication sciences program here. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $69,964. Set against $28,273 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. College Of Mount St Joseph admits about 59% of applicants.

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Kent State University At Kent landed the #6 spot for communication sciences value this year. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the communication sciences program here. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $38,908. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.

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Ohio University Main Campus earned the #7 position for value in communication sciences this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $24,625. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $58,412. That is a strong return on a $24,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

8

Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #8 for value in communication sciences this year. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Students borrow a median of $23,943 to complete the communication sciences program here. Communication Sciences graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $56,499 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #9 position for value in communication sciences this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Students borrow a median of $25,987 to complete the communication sciences program here. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $36,862. Set against $25,987 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Baldwin Wallace College earned the #10 position for value in communication sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $39,832 in tuition and fees. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,307 in student loans. Communication Sciences graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $49,173 early in their careers. Set against $27,307 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Baldwin Wallace College admits about 76% of applicants.

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Miami University Oxford came in at #11 for value in communication sciences this year. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $25,406. Communication Sciences graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $54,640 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,406 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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