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2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Ohio

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,194 Avg Student Debt
$56,003 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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general journalism students.

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2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general journalism, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Journalism Schools

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Ohio State University Main Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value general journalism schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $23,346. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $31,955. That is a strong return on a $23,346 median debt. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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Kent State University At Kent came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general journalism schools. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $25,000. General Journalism graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $43,468 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Ohio University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general journalism, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $24,208. General Journalism graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $38,246 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the best values for general journalism. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. General Journalism graduates carry a median of $26,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $34,829. Set against $26,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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A rank of #5 makes Miami University Oxford one of the best values for general journalism. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general journalism program here. General Journalism graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $32,840 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University placed #6 among the best values for general journalism. Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Granville. In-state tuition and fees average $67,000. Students borrow a median of $25,360 to complete the general journalism program here. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from Denison University generally make around $39,797. Set against $25,360 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 17% 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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