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2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

9 Colleges in the United States
$25,610 Avg Student Debt
$64,531 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Badge [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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for communication sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

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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Worcester State University tops our 2027 list of the best value communication sciences schools in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,786 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,866. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete the communication sciences program here. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $47,469. That is a strong return on a $21,910 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned it the #2 place for communication sciences. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $30,693. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Bridgewater State University one of the best values for communication sciences. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. In-state tuition and fees average $11,734, compared with $17,874 for out-of-state students. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,471 in student loans. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $41,535. Set against $26,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bridgewater State University admits about 88% of applicants.

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College Of Our Lady Of The Elms came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value communication sciences schools. College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chicopee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,325. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from College Of Our Lady Of The Elms generally make around $31,890. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Students looking for strong value in communication sciences will find it at Boston University, which ranked #5. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $25,232. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $60,038. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Regis College
Weston, MA

Regis College came in at #6 for value in communication sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Weston, Regis College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,680. Students borrow a median of $27,441 to complete the communication sciences program here. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Regis College generally make around $69,483. That is a strong return on a $27,441 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College came in at #7 for value in communication sciences this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,974. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,151 in student loans. Communication Sciences graduates of Springfield College earn a median of $49,880 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Northeastern University placed #8 among the best values for communication sciences. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $66,162 in tuition and fees. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,611 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $60,421. Set against $25,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Emerson College
Boston, MA

Emerson College placed #9 among the best values for communication sciences. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,056. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $26,425. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $61,401. That is a strong return on a $26,425 median debt. The acceptance rate is 51%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.

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