2027 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in Illinois
[Sports Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/sports-communication/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong sports communication education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for sports communication students.
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2027 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in Illinois
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the sports communication degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Sports Communication Schools
Bradley University tops our 2027 list of the best value sports communication schools in Illinois. Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Peoria. Students from in state pay about $42,160 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $26,819. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Bradley University generally make around $38,351. Set against $26,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in sports communication will find it at Illinois Media School, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Chicago, Illinois Media School is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $15,833 to complete the sports communication program here. Sports Communication graduates of Illinois Media School earn a median of $21,902 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Depaul University one of the best values for sports communication. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $24,500. Sports Communication graduates of Depaul University earn a median of $49,559 early in their careers. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Depaul University admits about 76% of applicants.
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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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