by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Temple University, our #1 best value for value in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $54,642. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
University Of Scranton came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. In-state tuition and fees average $53,777. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,000. Value graduates of University Of Scranton earn a median of $35,568 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Drexel University one of the best values for value. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Value graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $41,800 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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