2027 Best Value Health Communication Schools in the Southeast Region
[Health Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/health-communication/) 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 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value health communication schools.
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2027 Best Value Health Communication Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health communication degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Health Communication Schools
For return on investment in health communication, no school beat Northern Kentucky University this year. Northern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,088, while out-of-state students pay about $21,912. Health Communication graduates carry a median of $24,225 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health communication degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $52,565. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Murray State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value health communication schools. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, with out-of-state students paying around $19,836. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete the health communication program here. Soon after graduation, health communication degree recipients from Murray State University generally make around $38,054. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
A rank of #3 makes Western Kentucky University one of the best values for health communication. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,000. Health Communication graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Health Communication graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $35,534 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Arkansas State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value health communication schools. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,090, compared with $14,522 for out-of-state students. Health Communication graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Health Communication graduates of Arkansas State University Main Campus earn a median of $48,847 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health communication, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $23,394 to complete the health communication program here. Early-career health communication graduates make about $43,255. That is a strong return on a $23,394 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Memphis ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value health communication schools. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,728, with out-of-state students paying around $15,384. Health Communication graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health communication degree recipients from University Of Memphis generally make around $39,819. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
University Of Kentucky landed the #7 spot for health communication value this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Health Communication graduates carry a median of $24,813 in student loans. Early-career health communication graduates make about $45,275. Set against $24,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Clemson University earned the #8 position for value in health communication this year. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health communication graduates is $23,375. Early-career health communication graduates make about $53,834. Set against $23,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value health communication schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Typical student debt for health communication graduates is $24,250. Soon after graduation, health communication degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $42,974. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Lipscomb University earned the #10 position for value in health communication this year. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Students from in state pay about $40,572 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health communication graduates is $23,529. Health Communication graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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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