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2026 Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Far Western Region

[Communication & Journalism (Other)](/majors/communication-journalism-media/other-communication-journalism-media/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for communication & journalism (other) students.

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• Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Far Western Region

2026 Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Far Western Region

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

1

Saint Marys College Of California
Moraga, CA

$57,803 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,041 Avg Student Debt

$78,812 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Saint Marys College Of California, our #1 best value for communication & journalism (other) in the Far Western Region. Saint Marys College Of California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moraga. In-state tuition and fees average $57,803. Typical student debt for communication & journalism (other) graduates is $25,041. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Saint Marys College Of California earn a median of $59,760 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

2

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

$55,480 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,188 Avg Student Debt

$78,892 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Gonzaga University one of the best values for communication & journalism (other). Set in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $25,188 in student loans. Early-career communication & journalism (other) graduates make about $58,879. That is a strong return on a $25,188 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 12 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.