2027 Best Value Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania
[Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong journalism education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value journalism schools.
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2027 Best Value Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Journalism Schools
Our analysis ranked Temple University the best value for a degree in journalism in Pennsylvania. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Journalism graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $30,959. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value journalism schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Typical student debt for journalism graduates is $22,750. Journalism graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $36,499 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in journalism will find it at Lehigh University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,980 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for journalism graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Lehigh University generally make around $45,256. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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