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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the New England Region

13 Ranked Colleges
411 Degrees Awarded
$29,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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In 2019-2020, 21,991 people earned their degree in communication sciences, making the major the 48th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, communication sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,716 and had an average of $35,422 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 950 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $50,825 and $39,401 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 411 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication sciences 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 communication sciences program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region master’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the New England Region

#1

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Boston U has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Boston U Communication Sciences Report

#2

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, and it awarded 21 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Vermont landed the #3 spot on the list. Burlington, Vermont is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

UVM also took the #7 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UVM are $33,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rhode Island. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, this fairly large public school handed out 23 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at URI, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Maine

Orono, Maine

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Orono, Maine, this fairly large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMaine also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352.

Full University of Maine Communication Sciences Report

#6

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut

With a ranking of #6, University of Connecticut did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Storrs, Connecticut is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s communication sciences degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

UCONN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCONN are $41,576.

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#7

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

Worcester State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Worcester State is a medium-sized public school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awarded 27 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Worcester State also took the #11 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Worcester State University are $5,796.

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University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, this fairly large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNH has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts
#14 in overall quality

Bridgewater State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Bridgewater State is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

Bridgewater State also made our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bridgewater State are $11,397, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut

Southern Connecticut State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Southern Connecticut State University is a medium-sized school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 40 masters’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

SCSU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Connecticut State University are $26,658.

Full Southern Connecticut State University Communication Sciences Report

#11

Elms College

Chicopee, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

Elms College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

Elms College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Elms College are $15,532, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Elms College Communication Sciences Report

#12

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts

Emerson College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 43 degrees to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

Emerson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emerson are $31,754.

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#13

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut

With a ranking of #13, Sacred Heart University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 39 degrees to qualified masters’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

Sacred Heart also took the #6 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sacred Heart University are $34,806.

Full Sacred Heart University Communication Sciences Report

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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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