2027 Best Value Journalism Schools in Oklahoma

[Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for journalism students.
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2027 Best Value Journalism Schools in Oklahoma
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
For return on investment in journalism, no school beat Oklahoma City Community College this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,059, with out-of-state students paying around $9,810. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete the journalism program here. Early-career journalism graduates make about $39,848. That is a strong return on a $8,250 median debt.
Langston University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in journalism, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,863 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,616. Journalism graduates carry a median of $30,017 in student loans. Early-career journalism graduates make about $39,579. Set against $30,017 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in journalism will find it at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the journalism program here. Journalism graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $36,744 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in journalism will find it at Northeastern State University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Typical student debt for journalism graduates is $23,465. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Northeastern State University generally make around $49,353. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value journalism schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical student debt for journalism graduates is $22,750. Journalism graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $31,068 early in their careers. Set against $22,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value journalism schools. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Journalism graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career journalism graduates make about $28,139. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.