2027 Best Value Journalism Schools in Florida
[Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for journalism students.
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2027 Best Value Journalism Schools in Florida
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
University Of Florida earned the #1 spot for value among journalism schools in Florida. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for journalism graduates is $17,054. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $38,164. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Florida Online came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value journalism schools. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,876, with out-of-state students paying around $16,579. Typical student debt for journalism graduates is $17,054. Journalism graduates of University Of Florida Online earn a median of $38,164 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Central Florida is a great value for students pursuing a degree in journalism, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Students borrow a median of $22,644 to complete the journalism program here. Journalism graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $40,945 early in their careers. Set against $22,644 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 40%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University earned it the #4 place for journalism. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,785, with out-of-state students paying around $17,725. Journalism graduates carry a median of $27,393 in student loans. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University generally make around $36,356. Set against $27,393 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University admits about 21% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in journalism will find it at Flagler College St Augustine, which ranked #5. Flagler College St Augustine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Augustine. In-state tuition and fees average $29,900. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete the journalism program here. Early-career journalism graduates make about $27,863. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Flagler College St Augustine admits about 81% of applicants.
The University Of Tampa placed #6 among the best values for journalism. Set in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,408 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,191 to complete the journalism program here. Early-career journalism graduates make about $45,401. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 40%.
University Of Miami came in at #7 for value in journalism this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,616. Journalism graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. Early-career journalism graduates make about $41,378. That is a strong return on a $16,000 median debt. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.
Full Sail University came in at #8 for value in journalism this year. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,906. Journalism graduates carry a median of $30,000 in student loans. Early-career journalism graduates make about $41,887. Set against $30,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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