2027 Best Value Communications Schools in Oklahoma
[Communications](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/communications/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong communications education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for communications students.
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2027 Best Value Communications Schools in Oklahoma
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in communications, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Communications Schools
Leading the list is Tulsa Community College, our #1 best value for communications in Oklahoma. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,792 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. Communications graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Set against $15,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value communications schools. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,469, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $20,795. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $57,280. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oral Roberts University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value communications schools. Located in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from Oral Roberts University generally make around $39,206. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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