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2027 Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools

16 Colleges in the United States
$25,122 Avg Student Debt
$54,311 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Bachelor's Degree Badge [Communication & Journalism (Other)](/majors/communication-journalism-media/other-communication-journalism-media/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong communication & journalism (other) education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find the best return on investment for communication & journalism (other) students.

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2027 Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the communication & journalism (other) degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools

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For return on investment in communication & journalism (other), no school beat University Of Nebraska At Omaha this year. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,576 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $39,400 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,576 median debt. University Of Nebraska At Omaha admits about 87% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Michigan Dearborn earned it the #2 place for communication & journalism (other). University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. In-state tuition and fees average $15,640, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,516 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of University Of Michigan Dearborn earn a median of $62,536 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,516 median debt. University Of Michigan Dearborn admits about 56% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in communication & journalism (other) will find it at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $20,474 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $43,969. That is a strong return on a $20,474 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Students looking for strong value in communication & journalism (other) will find it at Western Illinois University, which ranked #4. Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Macomb. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,572. Students borrow a median of $27,639 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Early-career communication & journalism (other) graduates make about $47,926. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Illinois University admits about 71% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tennessee Technological University earned it the #5 place for communication & journalism (other). Set in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University is a large public institution. 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 communication & journalism (other) graduates is $19,362. Early-career communication & journalism (other) graduates make about $28,828. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tennessee Technological University admits about 76% of applicants.

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Middle Georgia State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value communication & journalism (other) schools. Middle Georgia State University is a large public school located in the city of Macon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,038, compared with $16,390 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,964 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Middle Georgia State University earn a median of $28,024 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Middle Georgia State University admits about 100% of applicants.

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value communication & journalism (other) schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $41,040 early in their careers. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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Norfolk State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value communication & journalism (other) schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,180, compared with $21,682 for out-of-state students. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Norfolk State University generally make around $54,971. Norfolk State University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Miles College
Fairfield, AL

Miles College placed #9 among the best values for communication & journalism (other). Miles College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,314. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $35,881 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,627. That is a strong return on a $35,881 median debt.

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Kent State University At Kent earned the #10 position for value in communication & journalism (other) this year. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $44,776. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #11 for value in communication & journalism (other) this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,356. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Early-career communication & journalism (other) graduates make about $39,582. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pennsylvania State University World Campus admits about 91% of applicants.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University came in at #12 for value in communication & journalism (other) this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, while out-of-state students pay about $31,312. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $21,218 in student loans. Communication & Journalism (Other) 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.

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College came in at #13 for value in communication & journalism (other) this year. Set in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,486. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $22,965 in student loans. Early-career communication & journalism (other) graduates make about $36,931. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Berry College admits about 64% of applicants.

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Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earned the #14 position for value in communication & journalism (other) this year. Set in the town of Shippensburg, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,570, with out-of-state students paying around $15,824. Students borrow a median of $26,307 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $46,912. Set against $26,307 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania admits about 86% of applicants.

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Benedictine College placed #15 among the best values for communication & journalism (other). Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,350. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Benedictine College earn a median of $30,238 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University earned the #16 position for value in communication & journalism (other) this year. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,810. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Howard University earn a median of $25,878 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 41% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 16 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.

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