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2027 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in the New England Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$25,841 Avg Student Debt
$63,502 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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 7 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 New England Region

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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University Of Rhode Island earned the #1 spot for value among sports communication schools in the New England Region. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,942 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $42,181. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Husson University
Bangor, ME

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Husson University earned it the #2 place for sports communication. Located in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,304. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Sports Communication graduates of Husson University earn a median of $32,714 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Husson University admits about 81% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes Franklin Pierce University one of the best values for sports communication. Located in the rural area of Rindge, Franklin Pierce University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $46,442 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,937 to complete the sports communication program here. Sports Communication graduates of Franklin Pierce University earn a median of $59,350 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,937 median debt. Franklin Pierce University admits about 94% of applicants.

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Lasell College
Newton, MA

Lasell College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports communication, landing the #4 spot this year. Lasell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,040. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $26,808 in student loans. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $49,793. Set against $26,808 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Students looking for strong value in sports communication will find it at Sacred Heart University, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $50,404 in tuition and fees. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $58,396. That is a strong return on a $25,831 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University came in at #6 for value in sports communication this year. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $26,687. Sports Communication graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $66,305 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,687 median debt. Fairfield University admits about 33% of applicants.

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Emerson College
Boston, MA

Emerson College placed #7 among the best values for sports communication. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $57,056. Students borrow a median of $24,625 to complete the sports communication program here. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Emerson College generally make around $28,606. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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