2026 Best Value Communication Sciences Certificate Degree Schools

#2

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

A rank of #2 makes Cerritos College one of the best values in the United States. Based in Norwalk, CA, Cerritos College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,364, compared with $12,004 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans. Median earnings reach $41,156 ten years out. Set against $11,306 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Cerritos College profile

#3

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

A rank of #3 makes Northern Arizona University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Students borrow a median of $20,800 to complete their Communication Sciences program here. Northern Arizona University alumni report median earnings of $54,384 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,800 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%. More on Northern Arizona University

#4

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arizona State University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Arizona State University Communication Sciences students take on a median of $20,536 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,668. That is a strong return on a $20,536 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants. More on Arizona State University

#4

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

A rank of #4 makes Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College one of the best values in the United States. Get the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College report

#5

University Of Northern Iowa

A rank of #5 makes University Of Northern Iowa one of the best values in the United States. Read more about University Of Northern Iowa

#6

Auburn University At Montgomery

Auburn University At Montgomery placed #6 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Auburn University At Montgomery profile

#7

Burlington County College

Burlington County College placed #7 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Burlington County College

#8

California State University Sacramento

California State University Sacramento offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. More on California State University Sacramento

#9

Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University placed #9 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Case Western Reserve University

#10

Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University placed #10 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Ouachita Baptist University

#11

University Of Akron Main Campus

University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Akron Main Campus

#12

Valdosta State University

Valdosta State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. Get the full Valdosta State University report

#13

Northwest State Community College

Northwest State Community College landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Northwest State Community College

#14

Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Read the full report on Abilene Christian University

#15

Mesa Community College

Mesa Community College landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Mesa Community College profile

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Syracuse University

#17

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center placed #17 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

#18

University Of Central Florida

University Of Central Florida placed #18 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Central Florida report

#19

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #19 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

#20

Washington State University

Washington State University landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Washington State University report

#21

A T Still University Of Health Sciences

A T Still University Of Health Sciences came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full A T Still University Of Health Sciences report

#22

Longwood University

Longwood University placed #22 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Longwood University

#23

Northeastern University Global Network

Northeastern University Global Network offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Northeastern University Global Network

#24

Teachers College At Columbia University

Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Teachers College At Columbia University

#25

Womens Institute Of Torah Seminary

Womens Institute Of Torah Seminary ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. Get the full Womens Institute Of Torah Seminary report

#26

La Salle University

La Salle University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. See the full La Salle University profile

#27

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Northwest Mississippi Community College placed #27 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Northwest Mississippi Community College

#28

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo

#29

Worcester State University

Worcester State University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. Get the full Worcester State University report

#30

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University placed #30 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Appalachian State University

#31

Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full Francis Marion University profile

#32

James Madison University

James Madison University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on James Madison University

#33

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

#34

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce placed #34 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

#35

The University Of Alabama

The University Of Alabama ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. Read the full report on The University Of Alabama

#36

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. More on Cleveland State University

#37

Glendale Community College Glendale Az

Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. Get the full Glendale Community College Glendale Az report

#38

San Joaquin Delta College

San Joaquin Delta College placed #38 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full San Joaquin Delta College report

#39

The University Of Texas Pan American

The University Of Texas Pan American offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Pan American

#40

Regis College

Regis College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. Read more about Regis College

#41

West Coast University Orange County

West Coast University Orange County landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about West Coast University Orange County

#42

Paradise Valley Community College

Paradise Valley Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. See the full Paradise Valley Community College profile

#43

University Of Cincinnati Clermont College

University Of Cincinnati Clermont College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. See the full University Of Cincinnati Clermont College profile

#44

University Of Minnesota Duluth

University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Communication Sciences schools. See the full University Of Minnesota Duluth profile

#45

California State University Dominguez Hills

California State University Dominguez Hills landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full California State University Dominguez Hills report

#46

Calvin College

Calvin College placed #46 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. More on Calvin College

#47

Missouri State University Springfield

Missouri State University Springfield offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. More on Missouri State University Springfield

#48

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University placed #48 among the best-value Communication Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Stony Brook University report

#49

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. See the full University Of New Hampshire Main Campus profile

#50

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point