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2027 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in Pennsylvania

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,920 Avg Student Debt
$61,631 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Sports Communication Badge [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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sports communication students.

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2027 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports communication, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Sports Communication Schools

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

For return on investment in sports communication, no school beat Robert Morris University this year. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,770 in tuition and fees. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $26,748 in student loans. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $58,900. That is a strong return on a $26,748 median debt. Robert Morris University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value sports communication schools. Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,570. Students borrow a median of $28,850 to complete the sports communication program here. Sports Communication graduates of Point Park University earn a median of $32,495 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value sports communication schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $41,165. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Susquehanna University earned it the #4 place for sports communication. Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Selinsgrove. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,850. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the sports communication program here. Sports Communication graduates of Susquehanna University earn a median of $36,632 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Susquehanna University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

A rank of #5 makes Duquesne University one of the best values for sports communication. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,986. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the sports communication program here. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Duquesne University generally make around $39,651. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 5 ranked schools only.

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