2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Value](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/communication-management-and-strategic-communications/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Value Schools
Suny College At Oswego earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,825, compared with $18,735 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suny College At Oswego generally make around $37,203. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Suny At Fredonia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fredonia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,831, while out-of-state students pay about $19,771. Students borrow a median of $23,450 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Suny At Fredonia earn a median of $33,126 early in their careers. Set against $23,450 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny At Fredonia admits about 78% of applicants.
Canisius College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Canisius College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Buffalo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,200. Value graduates carry a median of $24,673 in student loans. Value graduates of Canisius College earn a median of $42,672 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,673 median debt. Canisius College admits about 72% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Fashion Institute Of Technology earned it the #4 place for value. Located in the city of New York, Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,174, compared with $22,696 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans. Value graduates of Fashion Institute Of Technology earn a median of $28,928 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Temple University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,000. Early-career value graduates make about $54,642. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
University Of Scranton placed #6 among the best values for value. Located in the city of Scranton, University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,777. Value graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Scranton generally make around $35,568. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. University Of Scranton admits about 81% of applicants.
Drexel University landed the #7 spot for value value this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Value graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $41,800. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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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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