[Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs](/majors/communication-journalism-media/other-communication-journalism-media/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other/) 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 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other communication, journalism, & related programs students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other communication, journalism, & related programs, balancing cost against outcomes.
Tennessee Technological University tops our 2027 list of the best value other communication, journalism, & related programs schools in the Southeast Region. Tennessee Technological University is a large public school located in the town of Cookeville. Students from in state pay about $11,376 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,576 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other communication, journalism, & related programs graduates is $19,362. Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs graduates of Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $28,828 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,362 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Students looking for strong value in other communication, journalism, & related programs will find it at Middle Georgia State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,038, while out-of-state students pay about $16,390. Typical student debt for other communication, journalism, & related programs graduates is $25,964. Soon after graduation, other communication, journalism, & related programs degree recipients from Middle Georgia State University generally make around $28,024. That is a strong return on a $25,964 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Miles College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other communication, journalism, & related programs schools. Miles College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. In-state tuition and fees average $13,314. Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs graduates carry a median of $35,881 in student loans. Median earnings reach $32,627 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Norfolk State University one of the best values for other communication, journalism, & related programs. Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Norfolk. In-state tuition and fees average $10,180, with out-of-state students paying around $21,682. Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs graduates of Norfolk State University earn a median of $54,971 early in their careers. The acceptance rate is 88%.
A rank of #5 makes James Madison University one of the best values for other communication, journalism, & related programs. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, compared with $31,312 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete the other communication, journalism, & related programs program here. Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $52,997 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,218 median debt. James Madison University admits about 72% of applicants.
Berry College landed the #6 spot for other communication, journalism, & related programs value this year. Set in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,486. Students borrow a median of $22,965 to complete the other communication, journalism, & related programs program here. Soon after graduation, other communication, journalism, & related programs degree recipients from Berry College generally make around $36,931. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Berry College admits about 64% of applicants.
High Point University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value other communication, journalism, & related programs schools. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $45,312 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the other communication, journalism, & related programs program here. Early-career other communication, journalism, & related programs graduates make about $113,352. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. High Point University admits about 75% of applicants.
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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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