2027 Best Value Broadcast Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region
[Broadcast Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/broadcast-journalism/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong broadcast journalism education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 6 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 Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the broadcast journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Broadcast Journalism Schools
Northern Kentucky University tops our 2027 list of the best value broadcast journalism schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,088 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,912. Broadcast Journalism graduates carry a median of $26,122 in student loans. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $29,647 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,122 median debt. Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kentucky State University earned it the #2 place for broadcast journalism. Located in the town of Frankfort, Kentucky State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,387, with out-of-state students paying around $13,578. Typical student debt for broadcast journalism graduates is $29,774. Soon after graduation, broadcast journalism degree recipients from Kentucky State University generally make around $28,497. Set against $29,774 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kentucky State University admits about 96% of applicants.
Western Kentucky University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism, landing the #3 spot this year. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. In-state tuition and fees average $11,652, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the broadcast journalism program here. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $35,050 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arkansas Tech University earned it the #4 place for broadcast journalism. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,674 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,668 for out-of-state students. Broadcast Journalism graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Broadcast Journalism graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $32,183 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Carolina Columbia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Typical student debt for broadcast journalism graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, broadcast journalism degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $38,762. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Miami came in at #6 for value in broadcast journalism this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. Broadcast Journalism graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. Broadcast Journalism graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $41,378 early in their careers. Set against $16,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Miami admits about 19% 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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