2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Master's Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication Sciences Master's Degree School for You
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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Value Communication Sciences Master's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 271 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for communication sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Communication Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named La Salle University the best value school in the United States for communication sciences students working on their master’s degree. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at La Salle are $1,455 a year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the remote town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at ENMU - Main Campus are $7,110 a year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great value for communication sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $9,308 a year.
Minnesota State Mankato excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Brigham Young University - Provo helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value communication sciences schools in the United States. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
BYU graduate students pay an average of $7,700 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Mississippi University for Women is a great value for communication sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at MUW are $7,756 a year.
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Worcester State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for communication sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Worcester State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Worcester State are $5,796 a year.
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Harding University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Searcy.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Harding are $11,080 per year.
Harding also claimed a spot on our Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Provo, RMUoHP is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
RMUoHP graduate students pay an average of $17,416 in tuition and fees each year.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UT Health San Antonio are $13,448 a year.
Universidad del Turabo came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Universidad del Turabo is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Gurabo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Universidad del Turabo are $3,552 a year.
Calvin University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids.
Calvin graduate students pay an average of $11,880 in tuition and fees each year.
Calvin excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list.
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Baldwin Wallace University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea.
Baldwin Wallace College graduate students pay an average of $11,363 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Baldwin Wallace College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list.
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Marywood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for communication sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Scranton, Marywood is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Marywood are $11,438 a year.
Marywood excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list.
With a ranking of #14, Biola University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students working on their master’s degree. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Biola are $12,006 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Biola also is in the top 15% of our Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking.
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Truman State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for communication sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public school with a small student population.
Truman State graduate students pay an average of $9,924 in tuition and fees each year.
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Minot State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Minot, MSU is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at MSU are $10,263 a year.
With a ranking of #17, West Texas A&M University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at West Texas A&M University are $8,574 a year.
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University of Mary ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. UMary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UMary are $13,304 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMary also is in the top 20% of our Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking.
With a ranking of #19, Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Concordia University, Wisconsin graduate students pay an average of $11,760 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Concordia University, Wisconsin is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list.
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Montclair State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Montclair State are $13,519 a year.
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With a ranking of #21, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication sciences students working on their master’s degree. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edwardsville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at SIUE are $9,316 per year.
Illinois State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Illinois State are $11,773 a year.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree communication sciences programs. A-State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at A-State are $11,408 a year.
Northern Illinois University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. NIU is a large public school located in the small suburb of Dekalb.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at NIU are $11,390 per year.
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Northeastern State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. NSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Tahlequah.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at NSU are $10,911 per year.
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Rest of the Top Best Value Communication Sciences Master's Degree Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Communication Sciences students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Communication Sciences Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
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| 41 | California State University - Fresno | Fresno, CA |
| 42 | California State University - San Marcos | San Marcos, CA |
| 43 | University of North Texas | Denton, TX |
| 44 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA |
| 44 | Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO |
| 46 | Saint Ambrose University | Davenport, IA |
| 47 | California State University - Fullerton | Fullerton, CA |
| 48 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 49 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO |
| 50 | University of Redlands | Redlands, CA |
| 51 | California State University - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
| 52 | California State University - Chico | Chico, CA |
| 53 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX |
| 53 | The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX |
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Communication Sciences Related Majors for Communication Sciences
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Communication Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 7,841 |
| General Communication Sciences & Disorders | 7,269 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 5,907 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 1,032 |
| Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services | 249 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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