by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for speech communication students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 110 master's degrees in speech communication during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The speech communication master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality speech communication program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for speech communication students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Speech Communication Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for speech communication students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Iowa is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in speech communication. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in speech communication from University of Iowa
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in speech communication. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in speech communication from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
It's hard to beat University of Kansas if you wish to pursue a master's degree in speech communication. KU is a very large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in speech communication from University of Kansas
University of Northern Iowa is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in speech communication. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in speech communication from University of Northern Iowa
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in speech communication has to take a look at University of South Dakota. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in speech communication from University of South Dakota
Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in speech communication from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in speech communication from Webster University
K -State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Manhattan.More information about a master’s in speech communication from Kansas State University
Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in speech communication from Missouri State University - Springfield
UMSL is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in speech communication from University of Missouri - St Louis
Explore the best speech communication schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 361 | 44 |
| Minnesota | 355 | 21 |
| Iowa | 298 | 7 |
| Kansas | 254 | 23 |
| Nebraska | 211 | 11 |
| North Dakota | 167 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 130 | 4 |
One of 3 majors within the Communication & Media Studies area of study, Speech Communication has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 66 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 50 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 25 |
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