by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general journalism students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general journalism, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Oklahoma City Community College, our #1 best value for general journalism in Oklahoma. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,059, with out-of-state students paying around $9,810. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $8,250. Early-career general journalism graduates make about $39,848. That is a strong return on a $8,250 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general journalism will find it at Northeastern State University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,810, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Students borrow a median of $23,465 to complete the general journalism program here. Early-career general journalism graduates make about $49,353. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general journalism schools. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $24,250. General Journalism graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $36,744 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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