2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in North Carolina
[General Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/general-journalism/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 2027 ranking of the best value general journalism schools.
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2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in North Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general journalism, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Journalism Schools
Appalachian State University earned the #1 spot for value among general journalism schools in North Carolina. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,579, while out-of-state students pay about $25,212. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $21,000. Early-career general journalism graduates make about $27,116. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Appalachian State University admits about 90% of applicants.
High Point University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general journalism, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $45,312. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $23,785. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from High Point University generally make around $113,352. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Students looking for strong value in general journalism will find it at Elon University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $46,958 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,875 to complete the general journalism program here. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from Elon University generally make around $34,105. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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