Cheapest Communication and Media Studies Colleges in Nebraska

The University of Nebraska at Omaha delivers Communication and Media Studies education for just $12,791 annually, making it the clear leader among Nebraska's 13 programs. This cost advantage proves significant when compared to private alternatives like Creighton University at $32,380. Nebraska's strong insurance and media market, anchored by companies like Mutual of Omaha, creates natural pathways for communication graduates. The state's programs show wide variation in outcomes, with graduation rates spanning from 37.4% at York University to 80.5% at Creighton. Public institutions dominate the affordable end, with four of the five cheapest options being state schools.

Programs

$12,791 – $32,380

Net Price Range

$40,979

Avg. Program Earnings

54.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Communication and Media Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, Nebraska	$12,791	$8,370	47.5%	85.9%
2	Chadron State College Chadron, Nebraska	$13,308	$8,078	38.1%
3	Wayne State College Wayne, Nebraska	$15,108	$7,970	55.7%
4	University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska	$17,424	$10,108	65.8%	78.6%
5	York University York, Nebraska	$20,129	$21,600	37.4%	57.3%
6	Union Adventist University Lincoln, Nebraska	$20,884	$27,990	45.9%	98.8%
7	Hastings College Hastings, Nebraska	$21,554	$36,130	53.3%	71.3%
8	Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, Nebraska	$23,140	$41,658	68.9%	81.5%
9	Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, Nebraska	$24,016	$39,330	64.1%	90.8%
10	Midland University Fremont, Nebraska	$24,229	$40,270	43.2%	64.9%
11	Doane University Crete, Nebraska	$28,071	$40,491	55.9%	75.8%
12	Bellevue University Bellevue, Nebraska	$28,345	$8,886	55.9%
13	Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska	$32,380	$47,000	80.5%	75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nebraska's public Communication and Media Studies programs so affordable?

Public schools like UNO ($12,791), Chadron State ($13,308), and Wayne State ($15,108) benefit from state funding that keeps costs low. These three programs all cost less than $16,000 annually, compared to private schools that average over $24,000.

How do graduation rates compare across Nebraska's Communication and Media Studies programs?

Graduation rates vary dramatically, from 37.4% at York University to 80.5% at Creighton University. Public schools show mixed results, with UNL achieving 65.8% while Chadron State reaches only 38.1%.

Is there a connection between program cost and graduate earnings in Nebraska?

The data shows an interesting pattern where Creighton's graduates earn $50,856 despite the $32,380 annual cost, while UNL graduates earn $35,594 at a much lower $17,424 yearly expense. UNO falls between these at $39,153 earnings for $12,791 in costs.

Does student debt burden vary significantly among Nebraska's Communication programs?

Debt levels range from $17,936 at UNO to $24,704 at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Most programs with available data keep graduate debt under $25,000, which aligns well with typical starting salaries in the field.

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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.