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2027 Best Value Other Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,345 Avg Student Debt
$78,020 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Journalism Badge [Other Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/other-journalism/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for other journalism students.

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2027 Best Value Other Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Journalism Schools

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Leading the list is Cuny Bernard M Baruch College, our #1 best value for other journalism in the Middle Atlantic Region. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,464, with out-of-state students paying around $15,414. Typical student debt for other journalism graduates is $13,717. Soon after graduation, other journalism degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $61,459. That is a strong return on a $13,717 median debt. The acceptance rate is 48%.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other journalism, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Other Journalism graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Other Journalism graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $54,170 early in their careers. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

3

Students looking for strong value in other journalism will find it at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other journalism graduates is $22,750. Soon after graduation, other journalism degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $36,499. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

4
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

A rank of #4 makes Hofstra University one of the best values for other journalism. Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,660. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the other journalism program here. Soon after graduation, other journalism degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $55,705. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Hofstra University admits about 68% of applicants.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Students looking for strong value in other journalism will find it at Syracuse University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $65,528 in tuition and fees. Other Journalism graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career other journalism graduates make about $41,307. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Syracuse University admits about 46% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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