2027 Best Value Political Communication Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Political Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/political-communication/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 political communication schools.
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2027 Best Value Political Communication Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in political communication, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Political Communication Schools
Leading the list is Siena College, our #1 best value for political communication in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,805. Students borrow a median of $26,656 to complete the political communication program here. Political Communication graduates of Siena College earn a median of $44,535 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,656 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the best values for political communication. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for political communication graduates is $23,250. Early-career political communication graduates make about $73,569. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes American University one of the best values for political communication. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. Students borrow a median of $26,442 to complete the political communication program here. Political Communication graduates of American University earn a median of $56,877 early in their careers. Set against $26,442 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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