2027 Best Value Journalism Schools in Ohio

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Ohio State University Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Leading the list is Ohio State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for journalism in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,346 to complete the journalism program here. Journalism graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $31,955 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,346 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Kent State University At Kent
Kent, OH

Students looking for strong value in journalism will find it at Kent State University At Kent, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Journalism graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $43,468. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.

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Ohio University Main Campus
Athens, OH

A rank of #3 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the best values for journalism. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Journalism graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans. Early-career journalism graduates make about $38,246. That is a strong return on a $24,208 median debt. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Students looking for strong value in journalism will find it at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Typical student debt for journalism graduates is $26,250. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $34,829. That is a strong return on a $26,250 median debt. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.

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Miami University Oxford
Oxford, OH

Miami University Oxford is a great value for students pursuing a degree in journalism, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Journalism graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Journalism graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $32,840 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value journalism schools. Set in the suburb of Granville, Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,000. Students borrow a median of $25,360 to complete the journalism program here. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Denison University generally make around $39,797. That is a strong return on a $25,360 median debt. The acceptance rate is 17%.