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2026 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Maryland

3 Colleges in the United States
$23,494 Avg Student Debt
$76,634 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Communication Sciences Badge [Communication Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong communication sciences education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for communication sciences students.

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2026 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in communication sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Communication Sciences Schools

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University Of Maryland College Park earned the #1 spot for value among communication sciences schools in Maryland. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $48,795. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value communication sciences schools. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for communication sciences graduates is $21,981. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $42,504. Set against $21,981 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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A rank of #3 makes Loyola University Baltimore one of the best values for communication sciences. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $57,150 in tuition and fees. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career communication sciences graduates make about $66,661. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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