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2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Michigan

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,889 Avg Student Debt
$54,412 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Journalism Badge [General Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/general-journalism/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general journalism schools.

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2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Michigan

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Journalism Schools

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Our analysis ranked Washtenaw Community College the best value for a degree in general journalism in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $17,616. General Journalism graduates of Washtenaw Community College earn a median of $45,332 early in their careers. Set against $17,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Students looking for strong value in general journalism will find it at Oakland University, which ranked #2. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $35,545. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Wayne State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general journalism, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. General Journalism graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $26,591. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general journalism, landing the #4 spot this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $30,735. General Journalism graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $31,845 early in their careers. Set against $30,735 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Michigan University earned it the #5 place for general journalism. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. General Journalism graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $25,033. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University placed #6 among the best values for general journalism. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $24,985. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $36,912. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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.

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