2027 Best Value Broadcast Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Broadcast Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/broadcast-journalism/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value broadcast journalism schools.
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2027 Best Value Broadcast Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in broadcast journalism, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Broadcast Journalism Schools
Cuny Brooklyn College earned the #1 spot for value among broadcast journalism schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,452, compared with $15,402 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,290 to complete the broadcast journalism program here. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $23,120 early in their careers. Set against $10,290 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny Brooklyn College admits about 58% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ocean County College earned it the #2 place for broadcast journalism. Ocean County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Toms River. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,906, compared with $6,970 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,792 to complete the broadcast journalism program here. Early-career broadcast journalism graduates make about $41,306. Set against $13,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Onondaga Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value broadcast journalism schools. Onondaga Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Syracuse. Students from in state pay about $6,102 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,392. Broadcast Journalism graduates carry a median of $10,125 in student loans. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Onondaga Community College earn a median of $35,781 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Suny College At Brockport is a great value for students pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Brockport, Suny College At Brockport is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,752, while out-of-state students pay about $15,822. Broadcast Journalism graduates carry a median of $24,627 in student loans. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Suny College At Brockport earn a median of $33,085 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,627 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Morgan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,229 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,124. Broadcast Journalism graduates carry a median of $30,896 in student loans. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Morgan State University earn a median of $28,088 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Suny College At Plattsburgh earned the #6 position for value in broadcast journalism this year. Located in the town of Plattsburgh, Suny College At Plattsburgh is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,035, with out-of-state students paying around $18,945. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete the broadcast journalism program here. Early-career broadcast journalism graduates make about $32,456. That is a strong return on a $23,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Hofstra University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value broadcast journalism schools. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $57,660. Broadcast Journalism graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career broadcast journalism graduates make about $55,705. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Syracuse University came in at #8 for value in broadcast journalism this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the broadcast journalism program here. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $41,307 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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