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Cheapest Communication and Media Studies Colleges in West Virginia

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Marshall University offers West Virginia's most affordable Communication and Media Studies program at just $8,327 net cost, while private options like West Virginia Wesleyan reach $18,148. The $9,821 price gap between cheapest and most expensive reflects the state's mix of accessible public universities and small private colleges. With West Virginia's growing healthcare and energy sectors requiring skilled communicators, graduates earn between $18,576 and $32,284 annually, though debt loads vary significantly across institutions.
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Programs
$8,327 – $18,148
Net Price Range
$26,387
Avg. Program Earnings
49.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Communication and Media Studies Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,327 $8,942 48.7% 96.9%
2 $9,983 $9,700 42.3% 91.4%
3 $10,191 $9,049 33.5% 96.2%
4 $12,391 $8,642 49.5% 95.9%
5 $12,997 $9,648 61.2% 88.4%
6 $15,306 $34,816 46.3% 64.9%
7 $16,295 $8,732 60.6% 74.1%
8 $18,148 $33,494 49.5% 96.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap among West Virginia communication graduates?

Graduate earnings range from $18,576 at West Liberty University to $32,284 at Shepherd University, a difference of nearly $14,000. Geographic location plays a role, as Shepherd's proximity to the Washington DC metro area provides access to higher-paying media and government communication positions.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private communication programs?

Public universities show graduation rates from 33.5% at West Virginia State to 61.2% at West Virginia University. Private colleges perform similarly, with Bethany at 46.3% and West Virginia Wesleyan at 49.5%, suggesting institutional size and resources matter more than public versus private status.

Does the PROMISE Scholarship significantly reduce communication program costs?

The PROMISE Scholarship covers full tuition for qualifying students, making in-state costs as low as $8,642 at Shepherd University. However, net costs still range from $8,327 to $16,295 at public institutions due to room, board, and other expenses not covered by the scholarship.

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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.