2027 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in the Southeast Region
[Sports Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/sports-communication/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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 14 schools to find the best return on investment for sports communication students.
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2027 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in the Southeast 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
For return on investment in sports communication, no school beat University Of Georgia this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,394 to complete the sports communication program here. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $43,255. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arkansas Tech University earned it the #2 place for sports communication. Arkansas Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Russellville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,674, while out-of-state students pay about $14,668. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $23,257 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Arkansas Tech University generally make around $45,115. That is a strong return on a $23,257 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Western Kentucky University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sports communication, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,000. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $25,000. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $35,534. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Kentucky earned it the #4 place for sports communication. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $24,813. Sports Communication graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $45,275 early in their careers. Set against $24,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in sports communication will find it at Clemson University, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,375 to complete the sports communication program here. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $43,318. That is a strong return on a $23,375 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Carolina Columbia earned the #6 position for value in sports communication this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Sports Communication graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $42,974 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Wingate University placed #7 among the best values for sports communication. Located in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $42,576 in tuition and fees. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $25,400 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Wingate University generally make around $40,438. That is a strong return on a $25,400 median debt. Wingate University admits about 91% of applicants.
Lipscomb University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value sports communication schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $23,529. Sports Communication graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants.
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earned the #9 position for value in sports communication this year. Located in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,650. Students borrow a median of $24,787 to complete the sports communication program here. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $54,317. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach admits about 82% of applicants.
Florida Southern College placed #10 among the best values for sports communication. Florida Southern College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakeland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,040. Students borrow a median of $25,955 to complete the sports communication program here. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Florida Southern College generally make around $35,023. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Midway College placed #11 among the best values for sports communication. Located in the rural area of Midway, Midway College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,110. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $26,723 in student loans. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $42,586. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Miami Media School came in at #12 for value in sports communication this year. Located in the city of Doral, Miami Media School is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $9,500. Sports Communication graduates of Miami Media School earn a median of $14,229 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.
High Point University earned the #13 position for value in sports communication this year. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $45,312 in tuition and fees. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $23,785 in student loans. Sports Communication graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,785 median debt. High Point University admits about 75% of applicants.
Full Sail University placed #14 among the best values for sports communication. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,906. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $32,103. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Full Sail University generally make around $32,072. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 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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