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Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Colleges Under $20,000

Programs with net price under $20,000. See our methodology.

Nine colleges nationwide offer Communications Technologies programs under $20,000, with costs spanning from $12,514 at Minot State University to $19,655 at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Public institutions dominate the affordable options, claiming seven of the nine spots while maintaining strong connections to regional media markets and telecommunications employers. University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Framingham State graduates earn $33,352 annually, demonstrating solid career outcomes in technical communication fields that support everything from broadcast operations to digital media infrastructure.
9
Programs
$12,514 – $19,655
Net Price Range
$30,504
Avg. Program Earnings
50.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,514 $8,634 47.8% 93.2%
2 $14,754 $8,315 61.5% 85.4%
3 $15,644 $8,771 53.5% 84.6%
4 $16,381 $20,325 63.9% 70.7%
5 $16,698 $11,630 49.5% 87.4%
6 $16,722 $32,794 50.5% 89.9%
7 $17,185 $29,778 51.1% 65.0%
8 $18,990 $8,522 37.5% 69.9%
9 $19,655 $18,610 35.5% 85.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $7,141 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Minot State University's $12,514 net price reflects North Dakota's low cost of living and strong state funding for public education. Private institutions like Southwestern Assemblies of God University face higher operational costs without state subsidies, pushing their net price to $19,655 despite financial aid.

How do graduation rates vary among these affordable programs?

Trinity Christian College leads with a 63.9% graduation rate, while University of Central Oklahoma graduates just 37.5% of students. The 26.4 percentage point gap often reflects different admission standards and student support systems between selective private colleges and open-access public universities.

Where do graduates typically find employment with these technical communication skills?

Regional media outlets, telecommunications companies, and corporate communication departments actively recruit these graduates. University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Framingham State graduates earning $33,352 often work in broadcast engineering, digital media production, or technical writing roles that support local and regional employers.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.