[Other Communication & Media Studies](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/other-communication-media-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other communication & media studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for other communication & media studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other communication & media studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Western Connecticut State University, our #1 best value for other communication & media studies in Connecticut. Located in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,401, compared with $16,901 for out-of-state students. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates carry a median of $25,069 in student loans. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $27,909 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,069 median debt. Western Connecticut State University admits about 87% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Mitchell College one of the best values for other communication & media studies. Set in the city of New London, Mitchell College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,490. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $26,500. Early-career other communication & media studies graduates make about $28,355. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Fairfield University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other communication & media studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Fairfield University generally make around $46,677. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Fairfield University admits about 33% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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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