2027 Best Value Photojournalism Schools in Ohio
[Photojournalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/photojournalism/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for photojournalism students.
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2027 Best Value Photojournalism Schools in Ohio
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the photojournalism degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Photojournalism Schools
Kent State University At Kent earned the #1 spot for value among photojournalism schools in Ohio. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Typical student debt for photojournalism graduates is $25,000. Photojournalism graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $44,776 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Ohio University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in photojournalism, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete the photojournalism program here. Photojournalism graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $38,246 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 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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