2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Missouri
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for general journalism students.
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2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Missouri
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general journalism, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Journalism Schools
Missouri State University Springfield earned the #1 spot for value among general journalism schools in Missouri. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete the general journalism program here. General Journalism graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $46,503 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,408 median debt. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Missouri Columbia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general journalism, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. General Journalism graduates carry a median of $21,400 in student loans. General Journalism graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $49,879 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% 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 · 2 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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