2027 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Sports Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/sports-communication/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value sports communication schools.
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2027 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports communication, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Sports Communication Schools
For return on investment in sports communication, no school beat Montclair State University this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,912, compared with $26,022 for out-of-state students. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans. Sports Communication graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $44,369 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,286 median debt. Montclair State University admits about 88% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in sports communication will find it at Suny College At Buffalo, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,533 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,653. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $25,257 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Suny College At Buffalo generally make around $39,412. That is a strong return on a $25,257 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Rowan University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value sports communication schools. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $23,125. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $35,116. Set against $23,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Robert Morris University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value sports communication schools. Set in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,770. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $26,748. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Robert Morris University generally make around $58,900. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Robert Morris University admits about 90% of applicants.
Rider University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports communication, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,120. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the sports communication program here. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Rider University generally make around $45,962. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Bonaventure University earned the #6 position for value in sports communication this year. Located in the town of Saint Bonaventure, Saint Bonaventure University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,735. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $25,917. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $43,190. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Point Park University placed #7 among the best values for sports communication. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,570. Students borrow a median of $28,850 to complete the sports communication program here. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Point Park University generally make around $32,495. Set against $28,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Point Park University admits about 97% of applicants.
Temple University came in at #8 for value in sports communication this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $41,165. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
Susquehanna University landed the #9 spot for sports communication value this year. Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Selinsgrove. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,850. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the sports communication program here. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $36,632. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Susquehanna University admits about 81% of applicants.
Iona College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value sports communication schools. Set in the suburb of New Rochelle, Iona College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,260 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $25,745. Sports Communication graduates of Iona College earn a median of $51,530 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,745 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Siena College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value sports communication schools. 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. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $26,656 in student loans. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $44,535. That is a strong return on a $26,656 median debt. Siena College admits about 69% of applicants.
Ithaca College came in at #12 for value in sports communication this year. Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $52,616 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Ithaca College generally make around $39,446. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Duquesne University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value sports communication schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,986. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Sports Communication graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of $39,651 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Duquesne University admits about 84% of applicants.
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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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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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