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2027 Best Value Communications Schools in Wisconsin

9 Colleges in the United States
$25,003 Avg Student Debt
$58,060 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Communications Badge [Communications](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/communications/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for communications students.

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2027 Best Value Communications Schools in Wisconsin

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

Best Value Communications Schools

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University Of Wisconsin Parkside earned the #1 spot for value among communications schools in Wisconsin. Located in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,270, with out-of-state students paying around $17,429. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the communications program here. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Parkside generally make around $37,107. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value communications schools. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public school located in the town of Whitewater. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,616, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the communications program here. Communications graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $39,367 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communications, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,700, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. Communications graduates carry a median of $24,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay generally make around $37,807. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay admits about 89% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communications, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Communications graduates carry a median of $25,990 in student loans. Early-career communications graduates make about $35,724. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants.

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Carroll University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value communications schools. Located in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $38,890 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,904 to complete the communications program here. Early-career communications graduates make about $52,404. Set against $26,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carroll University admits about 67% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value communications schools. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Communications graduates carry a median of $22,730 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $40,333. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire admits about 82% of applicants.

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Edgewood College
Madison, WI

Edgewood College came in at #7 for value in communications this year. Edgewood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Madison. In-state tuition and fees average $35,860. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $23,250. Early-career communications graduates make about $42,950. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Edgewood College admits about 76% of applicants.

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College placed #8 among the best values for communications. Located in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $38,750 in tuition and fees. Communications graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career communications graduates make about $41,923. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University placed #9 among the best values for communications. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,170. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $23,531. Early-career communications graduates make about $36,443. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Marquette University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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