[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other communication & media studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other communication & media studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Florida Atlantic University, our #1 best value for other communication & media studies in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,879, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $19,500. Early-career other communication & media studies graduates make about $34,720. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.
University Of North Georgia came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other communication & media studies schools. Located in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,444, with out-of-state students paying around $16,956. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $38,237 early in their careers. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
A rank of #3 makes Vanderbilt University one of the best values for other communication & media studies. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Set against $13,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College one of the best values for other communication & media studies. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Perkinston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Early-career other communication & media studies graduates make about $34,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Morehead State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other communication & media studies schools. Set in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,024, compared with $14,980 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $24,857. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Morehead State University generally make around $26,803. That is a strong return on a $24,857 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Old Dominion University came in at #6 for value in other communication & media studies this year. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $26,001. Early-career other communication & media studies graduates make about $57,131. Set against $26,001 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Arkansas State University Main Campus earned the #7 position for value in other communication & media studies this year. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,090 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,522. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $21,250. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Arkansas State University Main Campus generally make around $40,192. Set against $21,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of West Alabama came in at #8 for value in other communication & media studies this year. Located in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,990, compared with $20,090 for out-of-state students. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates carry a median of $31,894 in student loans. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of University Of West Alabama earn a median of $53,270 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,894 median debt. University Of West Alabama admits about 43% of applicants.
Mississippi State University came in at #9 for value in other communication & media studies this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Students borrow a median of $24,219 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $31,812 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.
University Of Kentucky came in at #10 for value in other communication & media studies this year. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $23,875. Early-career other communication & media studies graduates make about $39,311. That is a strong return on a $23,875 median debt. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value other communication & media studies schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Students borrow a median of $22,875 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College generally make around $43,305. Set against $22,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #12 for value in other communication & media studies this year. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $61,591. Students borrow a median of $21,230 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $47,368. Set against $21,230 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 17%.
Gardner Webb University came in at #13 for value in other communication & media studies this year. Gardner Webb University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Boiling Springs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,750. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of Gardner Webb University earn a median of $63,220 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,033 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Saint Leo University earned the #14 position for value in other communication & media studies this year. Set in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $30,000. Students borrow a median of $32,116 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Early-career other communication & media studies graduates make about $49,458. That is a strong return on a $32,116 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Asbury University landed the #15 spot for other communication & media studies value this year. Set in the town of Wilmore, Asbury University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $33,640 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $28,104. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Asbury University generally make around $50,086. That is a strong return on a $28,104 median debt. Asbury University admits about 63% of applicants.
The University Of Alabama landed the #16 spot for other communication & media studies value this year. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Students from in state pay about $12,180 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,172 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $25,000. Early-career other communication & media studies graduates make about $50,351. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Anderson University Sc earned the #17 position for value in other communication & media studies this year. Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,970. Students borrow a median of $28,034 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Early-career other communication & media studies graduates make about $49,036. Set against $28,034 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Auburn University landed the #18 spot for other communication & media studies value this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates carry a median of $20,675 in student loans. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $35,929 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #19 for value in other communication & media studies this year. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates carry a median of $20,613 in student loans. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $44,309 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 55%.
Wake Forest University came in at #20 for value in other communication & media studies this year. Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. Students from in state pay about $67,642 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $22,250. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $42,055 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. Wake Forest University admits about 22% of applicants.
Flagler College St Augustine ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value other communication & media studies schools. Flagler College St Augustine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Augustine. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,900. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of Flagler College St Augustine earn a median of $27,434 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Belmont University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value other communication & media studies schools. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,540. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $22,125. Early-career other communication & media studies graduates make about $41,889. Set against $22,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Rollins College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value other communication & media studies schools. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,580. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Rollins College generally make around $36,285. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.
Full Sail University placed #24 among the best values for other communication & media studies. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $26,906. Students borrow a median of $31,211 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Full Sail University generally make around $29,504. That is a strong return on a $31,211 median debt.
Morehouse College earned the #25 position for value in other communication & media studies this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Morehouse College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,893. Typical student debt for other communication & media studies graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Morehouse College generally make around $26,839. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Morehouse College admits about 44% 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 · 25 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 25 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
