by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Organizational Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/organizational-communication-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general organizational communication education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general organizational communication schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general organizational communication degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in general organizational communication, no school beat Pennsylvania State University World Campus this year. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. Students from in state pay about $15,356 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,435. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Students looking for strong value in general organizational communication will find it at Susquehanna University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $59,850. General Organizational Communication graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Organizational Communication graduates of Susquehanna University earn a median of $39,097 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
A rank of #3 makes Thomas Jefferson University one of the best values for general organizational communication. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,355. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete the general organizational communication program here. General Organizational Communication graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $32,256 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Temple University earned it the #4 place for general organizational communication. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. 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 general organizational communication graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, general organizational communication degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $41,165. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 2 ranked schools only.
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