2026 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Maryland
[General Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/general-journalism/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general journalism education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general journalism schools.
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2026 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general journalism, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Journalism Schools
Our analysis ranked Morgan State University the best value for a degree in general journalism in Maryland. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,229, compared with $19,124 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $30,896. General 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. Morgan State University admits about 82% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maryland College Park earned it the #2 place for general journalism. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. General Journalism graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. General Journalism graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $46,893 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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