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2027 Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$23,353 Avg Student Debt
$61,510 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Badge [Communication & Journalism (Other)](/majors/communication-journalism-media/other-communication-journalism-media/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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 communication & journalism (other) students.

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2027 Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in communication & journalism (other), balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools

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Leading the list is Harford Community College, our #1 best value for communication & journalism (other) in the Middle Atlantic Region. Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Bel Air. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,032, compared with $8,832 for out-of-state students. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $12,624 in student loans. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Harford Community College earn a median of $50,636 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,624 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in communication & journalism (other) will find it at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,975, compared with $12,472 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for communication & journalism (other) graduates is $18,375. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg generally make around $41,282. That is a strong return on a $18,375 median debt.

3

Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value communication & journalism (other) schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,356. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $39,582. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

4

Bowie State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism (other), landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,218, with out-of-state students paying around $19,938. Typical student debt for communication & journalism (other) graduates is $28,474. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $52,873 early in their careers. Set against $28,474 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Students looking for strong value in communication & journalism (other) will find it at Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #5. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Shippensburg. In-state tuition and fees average $13,570, compared with $15,824 for out-of-state students. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $26,307 in student loans. Early-career communication & journalism (other) graduates make about $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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New York University crest
New York University
New York, NY

New York University earned the #6 position for value in communication & journalism (other) this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Typical student debt for communication & journalism (other) graduates is $21,897. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from New York University generally make around $63,849. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Fordham University placed #7 among the best values for communication & journalism (other). Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,470. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $50,367 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,643 median debt. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.

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Howard University crest
Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University came in at #8 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 41% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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