2027 Best Value Photojournalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Photojournalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/photojournalism/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong photojournalism education at a price that pays off.
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 the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in photojournalism, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Photojournalism Schools
Our analysis ranked George Washington University the best value for a degree in photojournalism in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,710. Photojournalism graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Photojournalism graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $52,015 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 47%.
Syracuse University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in photojournalism, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Typical student debt for photojournalism graduates is $27,000. Early-career photojournalism graduates make about $41,307. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%.
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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 · 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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