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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
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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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Elon University earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in North Carolina. Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,958. Students borrow a median of $21,619 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Elon University earn a median of $50,463 early in their careers. Set against $21,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%.
This list is compiled 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.