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2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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General Communication Sciences & Disorders is the 110th most popular major in the country with 7,269 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 726 general communication sciences and disorders graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general communication sciences and disorders. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general communication sciences and disorders programs, but they also 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 general communication sciences and disorders program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 11 Best Value Colleges for General Communication Sciences & Disorders (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Queens College
Queens, New York

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Queens College landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Queens, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 94 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

QC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for QC is $1,344 for middle atlantic region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at QC

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Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #2 spot on the list. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 53 students in 2020-2021.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UMCP is $6,067 for Middle Atlantic Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full University of Maryland - College Park General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Plattsburgh. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Plattsburgh, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

SUNY Plattsburgh also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7. The yearly cost to attend SUNY Plattsburgh is $10,141 for Middle Atlantic Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

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 full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at SUNY Plattsburgh

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montclair State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Montclair, New Jersey, and it awarded 35 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Montclair State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Montclair State is $12,133 for Middle Atlantic Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Montclair State

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SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, New York

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, SUNY New Paltz landed the #5 spot on the list. New Paltz, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 95 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY New Paltz, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for SUNY New Paltz is $10,840 for Middle Atlantic Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full SUNY New Paltz General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 35 diplomas to qualified ’s communication science students in 2020-2021.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Syracuse is $17,250 for middle atlantic region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Syracuse General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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SUNY Cortland
Cortland, New York

SUNY Cortland came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Cortland, New York, and it awarded 15 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Cortland also made our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9. The yearly cost to attend SUNY Cortland is $11,654 for Middle Atlantic Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full SUNY Cortland General Communication Sciences & Disorders Report

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

Ithaca College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ithaca, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ithaca, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $20,679 for middle atlantic region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Ithaca College.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Ithaca College

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California University of Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania

California University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. California, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication science degrees to 58 students in 2020-2021.

Cal U also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend California University of Pennsylvania is $15,854 for middle atlantic region communication science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Cal U

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William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in Wayne, New Jersey, and it awarded 48 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

William Paterson University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for William Paterson University is $16,738 for Middle Atlantic Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at William Paterson University

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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

With a ranking of #11, Pace University - New York did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Communication Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Pace University - New York is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 33 ’s communication science degrees in 2020-2021.

Pace University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Pace University is $26,534 for Middle Atlantic Region Communication Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% 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%.

Read full report on General Communication Sciences & Disorders at Pace University

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