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2022 Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

16 Ranked Colleges
165 Degrees Awarded
$18,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 41,970 people earned their degree in speech communication, making the major the 17th most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 2,305 speech communication graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 165 speech communication graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in speech communication. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great speech communication programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the speech communication program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Speech Communication (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Missouri - Columbia is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s speech communication degrees to qualified students.

Mizzou also took the #0 spot in our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Speech Communication at Mizzou

#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s speech communication students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also made our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Speech Communication Report

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #3 spot on the list. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s speech communication degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNOMAHA, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374.

Read more about Speech Communication at University of Nebraska at Omaha

#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Northern Iowa is a medium-sized school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa that handed out 9 masters’s speech communication degrees in 2019-2020.

UNI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Iowa are $22,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s speech communication degrees to qualified students.

Iowa also made our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Speech Communication at University of Iowa

#7 in overall quality

Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Minnesota State University - Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s speech communication degrees to qualified students.

Minnesota State Mankato did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788.

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#7

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Missouri - St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s speech communication degrees to qualified students.

UMSL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154.

Read more about Speech Communication at University of Missouri - St Louis

#8

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
#13 in overall quality

Pittsburg State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, this medium-sized public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified masters’s speech communication students in 2019-2020.

Pitt State also made our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pittsburg State University are $19,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Pittsburg State University Speech Communication Report

#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#8 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s speech communication degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree speech communication students whose families make $30-$48k list, K -State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

Full Kansas State University Speech Communication Report

#10

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Lindenwood University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Charles, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree speech communication students whose families make $30-$48k list, Lindenwood University has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#12 in overall quality

University of Central Missouri ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and it awarded 18 masters’s speech communication degrees in 2019-2020.

UCM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCM are $16,394.

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#12

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#2 in overall quality

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 5 masters’s speech communication degrees in 2019-2020.

KU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Speech Communication at Missouri State

#14

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
#9 in overall quality

University of South Dakota landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Vermillion, South Dakota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s speech communication degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USD, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Dakota are $12,637, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#6 in overall quality

Webster University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Webster University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 4 masters’s speech communication degrees in 2019-2020.

Webster did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Webster are $13,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Speech Communication at Webster University

#16

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Dubuque did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Speech Communication Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s speech communication students in 2019-2020.

UD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Speech Communication Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $13,140.

Read more about Speech Communication at UD

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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