2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools
672
Ranked Colleges
120,571
Degrees Awarded
$15,400
Avg Net Price*
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Communication & Journalism is the 11th most popular major in the country with 120,571 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,266 and had an average of $24,758 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools” ranking looked at 672 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and journalism. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication and journalism programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the communication and journalism program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools
The colleges and universities below are the best for communication & journalism students.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Communication & Journalism
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools. Located in Provo, Utah, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 390 degrees to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
BYU excels when it comes to communication and journalism quality. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend BYU is $13,474 for Communication & Journalism students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full BYU Communication & Journalism Report
Out of the 672 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Phoenix - Arizona is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 257 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $13,038 for communication & journalism students per year to attend University of Phoenix - Arizona.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Phoenix - Arizona
Out of the 672 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Central New Mexico Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 87 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Central New Mexico Community College is $3,322 for Communication & Journalism students.
Full CNM Communication & Journalism Report
Out of the 672 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, this large public school handed out 1,162 degrees to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, ASU - Skysong also did well on our “Best Communication & Journalism Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full ASU - Skysong Communication & Journalism Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools. This large school is located in Rexburg, Idaho, and it awarded 236 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $6,698 for Communication & Journalism students per year to attend BYU - I.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at BYU - I
With a ranking of #6, University of South Dakota did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. University of South Dakota is a medium-sized school located in Vermillion, South Dakota that handed out 82 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $19,389 for Communication & Journalism students per year to attend USD.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at USD
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools ranking. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a fairly large public school situated in Edwardsville, Illinois. It awarded 116 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $14,462 for communication & journalism students per year to attend SIUE.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
With a ranking of #8, South Dakota State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 72 diplomas to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for South Dakota State University is $18,578 for Communication & Journalism students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at South Dakota State
North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools ranking. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 42 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for North Dakota State University is $16,998 for Communication & Journalism students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at North Dakota State University
Grand Canyon University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools ranking, coming in at #10. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s communication and journalism degrees to 350 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $20,585 for Communication & Journalism students per year to attend Grand Canyon University.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at Grand Canyon University
With a ranking of #11, Winona State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Winona State is a medium-sized school located in Winona, Minnesota that handed out 77 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
Winona State excels when it comes to communication and journalism quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Communication & Journalism Schools” list. It costs about $17,634 for Communication & Journalism students per year to attend Winona State University.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at Winona State
Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools ranking. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school situated in Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 141 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
Minnesota State Mankato excels when it comes to communication and journalism quality. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $17,159 for communication & journalism students per year to attend Minnesota State Mankato.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at Minnesota State Mankato
Colorado State University - Global Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools ranking. Colorado State University - Global Campus is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 55 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $14,954 for Communication & Journalism students per year to attend Colorado State University - Global Campus.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Colorado State University - Global Campus Communication & Journalism Report
With a ranking of #14, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 172 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for UW - Whitewater is $14,417 for Communication & Journalism students.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Wayne State College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools ranking. Wayne State College is located in Wayne, Nebraska and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $14,141 for Communication & Journalism students per year to attend Wayne State College.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at WSC
With a ranking of #16, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school awarded 81 diplomas to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $14,654 for Communication & Journalism students per year to attend UW - La Crosse.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full UW - La Crosse Communication & Journalism Report
University of North Dakota ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 109 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for University of North Dakota is $16,966 for communication & journalism students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full UND Communication & Journalism Report
University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 610 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
USF Tampa excels when it comes to communication and journalism quality. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $8,346 for Communication & Journalism students per year to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of South Florida - Main Campus
With a ranking of #19, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, this medium-sized public school handed out 162 degrees to qualified ’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.
UNI excels when it comes to communication and journalism quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $16,438 for Communication & Journalism students per year to attend UNI.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at UNI
Central Michigan University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 302 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for Central Michigan University is $16,007 for Communication & Journalism students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Central Michigan University
University of Wisconsin - River Falls ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. University of Wisconsin - River Falls is located in River Falls, Wisconsin and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 114 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $13,844 for communication & journalism students per year to attend UW - River Falls.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Wisconsin - River Falls Communication & Journalism Report
Saint Cloud State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. St. Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 108 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend Saint Cloud State University is $14,581 for communication & journalism students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full St. Cloud State University Communication & Journalism Report
Bellevue University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Bellevue University is located in Bellevue, Nebraska and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 81 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for Bellevue University is $17,288 for communication & journalism students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Bellevue University
With a ranking of #24, Liberty University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools list. Liberty University is a large school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 560 ’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Liberty University is $29,382 for Communication & Journalism students.
Full Liberty University Communication & Journalism Report
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools ranking. UW - Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 122 ’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $16,051 for communication & journalism students per year to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
