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2027 Best Value General Publishing Master’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,350 Avg Student Debt
$72,900 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Publishing Master's Degree Badge [General Publishing](/majors/communication-journalism-media/publishing/general-publishing/) 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 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general publishing schools.

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2027 Best Value General Publishing Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general publishing, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Publishing Schools

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For return on investment in general publishing, no school beat Portland State University this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical student debt for general publishing graduates is $26,475. Soon after graduation, general publishing degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $23,449. Set against $26,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in general publishing will find it at Pace University New York, which ranked #2. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,510. General Publishing graduates carry a median of $25,656 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general publishing degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $41,812. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

3

George Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general publishing, landing the #3 spot this year. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Typical student debt for general publishing graduates is $22,910. Soon after graduation, general publishing degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $58,819. Set against $22,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants.

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New York University
New York, NY

Students looking for strong value in general publishing will find it at New York University, which ranked #4. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Typical student debt for general publishing graduates is $21,897. Early-career general publishing graduates make about $48,633. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.

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Emerson College
Boston, MA

Students looking for strong value in general publishing will find it at Emerson College, which ranked #5. Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $57,056 in tuition and fees. General Publishing graduates carry a median of $24,813 in student loans. General Publishing graduates of Emerson College earn a median of $44,046 early in their careers. 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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