590
Colleges
5,415,716
Bachelor's Degrees
$20,890
Avg Cost*
In 2021-2022, N/A communication & media studies students received their bachelor's degrees, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
This year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Communication & Media Studies ranking looked at 590 colleges that offer a bachelor's in communications. When talking about the 'best value', we do not simply mean those with the lowest price. For this ranking, we are identifying those communications schools that provide their students with a hiqh quality education at a price that is lower than other colleges and universities of the same caliber.
When calculating average cost, we take tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other related expenses into account. We then subtract the average financial aid award. The is meant to give you an idea of how much money you'll need to pay out-of-pocket through loans, external scholarships, or other methods. Your cost may be different from the average one, depending on your income and other factors.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Value Communications Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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Featured Communication & Media Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
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MA in Communication
Effective communicators are always in demand, no matter the industry. The Master's in Communication degree from Southern New Hampshire University is a cutting-edge program designed for forward-thinking professionals.
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The following schools top our list of the Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges for the Money.
The #1 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Brigham Young University - Provo. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population. BYU also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools list. It's in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at BYU is 5.2 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $12,451. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from BYU is $64,123. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
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The #2 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Arizona State University - Skysong. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population. ASU - Skysong also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools list. It's in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Arizona State University - Skysong Report
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #3 in this year's ranking. Located in the large city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
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University of South Dakota comes in at #4 in this year's ranking. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion. USD also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools list. It's in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at USD is 4.3 years, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $20,747. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from USD be around $89,835. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.
Full Communication & Media Studies at University of South Dakota Report
South Dakota State University comes in at #5 in this year's ranking. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population. In addition to its great value ranking, South Dakota State is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools list.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at South Dakota State is 4.4 years, and the average full-time cost to attend the school is around $20,337. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State is $89,483. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
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The #6 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. SIUE is a large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at SIUE is 4.5 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $17,186. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from SIUE is $77,509. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Report
The #7 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Brigham Young University - Idaho. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
It takes about 5.0 years for the average student at BYU - I to complete their degree, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $7,343. This means that the average student pays around $36,421 to get a bachelor’s degree from BYU - I. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Brigham Young University - Idaho Report
Our rankings recognize University of South Florida - Main Campus as the #8 school in this year's rankings. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population. On top of its placing in our value rankings, USF Tampa also did well on our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools list. It's in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.
The average student at USF Tampa graduates in less than 4.3 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $22,729. Thus, the average cost to get a bachelor’s degree from the USF Tampa is $96,598. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
Full Communication & Media Studies at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report
Wayne State College comes in at #9 in this year's ranking. WSC is a small public school located in the town of Wayne.
The average student at WSC graduates in less than 4.4 years, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $18,041. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from WSC is about $78,839. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
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The #10 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Whitewater.
It takes about 4.5 years for the average student at UW - Whitewater to complete their degree, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $20,092. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from UW - Whitewater is about $90,012. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
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