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2026 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in Indiana

[Sports Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/sports-communication/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong sports communication education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value sports communication schools.

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• Best Value Sports Communication Schools in Indiana

2026 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in Indiana

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

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Franklin College
Franklin, IN

$38,710 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$55,376 Median Earnings (10yr)

Franklin College tops our 2026 list of the best value sports communication schools in Indiana. Franklin College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Franklin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,710. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $27,000. Sports Communication graduates of Franklin College earn a median of $36,964 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

$47,560 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,176 Avg Student Debt

$77,235 Median Earnings (10yr)

Butler University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value sports communication schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,560. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $26,176 in student loans. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $39,701. That is a strong return on a $26,176 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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