2027 Best Value Communications Schools in Arkansas
[Communications](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/communications/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value communications schools.
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2027 Best Value Communications Schools in Arkansas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the communications degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Communications Schools
Leading the list is Arkansas State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for communications in Arkansas. Set in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,090, with out-of-state students paying around $14,522. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete the communications program here. Communications graduates of Arkansas State University Main Campus earn a median of $40,192 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,250 median debt. Arkansas State University Main Campus admits about 82% of applicants.
University Of Central Arkansas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communications, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Central Arkansas is a large public school located in the city of Conway. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,523, while out-of-state students pay about $18,023. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the communications program here. Early-career communications graduates make about $28,490. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Arkansas admits about 90% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Southeast Arkansas College one of the best values for communications. Located in the town of Pine Bluff, Southeast Arkansas College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $5,200 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,650 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $12,008. Communications graduates of Southeast Arkansas College earn a median of $30,715 early in their careers. Set against $12,008 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in communications will find it at Ouachita Baptist University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Arkadelphia, Ouachita Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,500. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $23,521. Communications graduates of Ouachita Baptist University earn a median of $34,574 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ouachita Baptist University admits about 68% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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