by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/communication-management-and-strategic-communications/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Troy University the best value for a degree in value in Alabama. Troy University is a large public school located in the town of Troy. In-state tuition and fees average $10,176, compared with $20,352 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,439 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $46,723. That is a strong return on a $26,439 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.