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2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Georgia

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,382 Avg Student Debt
$52,904 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 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for communication sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in communication sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Communication Sciences Schools

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Valdosta State University tops our 2027 list of the best value communication sciences schools in Georgia. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,124, compared with $17,836 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $26,000. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $53,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Valdosta State University admits about 72% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #2 place for communication sciences. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the communication sciences program here. Communication Sciences graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $56,580 early in their careers. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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University Of West Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton. Students from in state pay about $6,088 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,800 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $24,723. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $42,425. Set against $24,723 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of West Georgia admits about 52% of applicants.

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Georgia Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Students borrow a median of $26,004 to complete the communication sciences program here. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $40,667. That is a strong return on a $26,004 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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A rank of #5 makes Georgia State University one of the best values for communication sciences. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,091 in student loans. Communication Sciences graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $51,103 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,091 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Piedmont College
Demorest, GA

Piedmont College landed the #6 spot for communication sciences value this year. Set in the town of Demorest, Piedmont College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,700. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $29,975. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $52,567. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Piedmont College admits about 93% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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