2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Media Studies School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, communication and media studies was ranked #47 in the country. In fact 5,059 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for communications students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Communication & Media Studies Colleges.
Top 10 Best Communication & Media Studies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Drake University the best value school in the Plains States Region for communication and media studies students. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Drake are $45,912 a year.
Drake also made our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list, coming in at #5.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at Drake University
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Dubuque is a great value for communication and media studies students. Located in the city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
UD undergraduate students pay an average of $36,010 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of Dubuque
The excellent programs at North Dakota State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and media studies schools in the Plains States Region . North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Dakota State University are $14,876 a year.
Full Communication & Media Studies at North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great value for communication and media studies students. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $18,200 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Minnesota State Mankato also is in the top 15% of our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report
Out of the 25 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Dakota landed the # 5 spot on the list. USD is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USD are $12,942 per year.
South Dakota State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and media studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a large student population.
South Dakota State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,809 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, South Dakota State also is in the top 10% of our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
Full Communication & Media Studies at South Dakota State University Report
With a ranking of #7, Lindenwood University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and media studies students. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Lindenwood University undergraduate students pay an average of $18,640 in tuition and fees each year.
Saint Cloud State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and media studies students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Cloud State University are $18,010 per year.
Full Communication & Media Studies at Saint Cloud State University Report
With a ranking of #9, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and media studies students. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNOMAHA are $21,718 per year.
Read full report on Communication & Media Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and media studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNL are $26,720 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNL also is in the top 10% of our Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best communication and media studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 73 |
| Minnesota | 70 |
| Iowa | 53 |
| Kansas | 40 |
| Nebraska | 12 |
| North Dakota | 11 |
| South Dakota | 22 |
More Communication & Media Studies Rankings in the Plains States Region
Communication & Media Studies Related Majors for Communications
Communication & Media Studies is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Communications
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2,828 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2,562 |
| Journalism | 1,238 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 341 |
| Publishing | 214 |
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to UNU-WIDER from Helsinki, Finland.
,_Helsinki_Finland_(11643271925).jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.