by our College Data Analytics Team
[Broadcast Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/broadcast-journalism/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for broadcast journalism students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the broadcast journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.
Morgan State University tops our 2026 list of the best value broadcast journalism schools in Maryland. Morgan State University is a large public school located in the city of Baltimore. In-state tuition and fees average $8,229, while out-of-state students pay about $19,124. Typical student debt for broadcast journalism graduates is $30,896. Early-career broadcast journalism graduates make about $28,088. Set against $30,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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