2027 Best Value Publishing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Publishing](/majors/communication-journalism-media/publishing/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for publishing students.
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2027 Best Value Publishing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in publishing, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Publishing Schools
Our analysis ranked Cuny City College the best value for a degree in publishing in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,340, compared with $15,290 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for publishing graduates is $13,389. Soon after graduation, publishing degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $53,154. That is a strong return on a $13,389 median debt. Cuny City College admits about 60% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Susquehanna University one of the best values for publishing. Set in the town of Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,850. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the publishing program here. Publishing graduates of Susquehanna University earn a median of $17,585 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
A rank of #3 makes Pace University New York one of the best values for publishing. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $53,510. Students borrow a median of $25,656 to complete the publishing program here. Soon after graduation, 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.
George Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in publishing, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete the publishing program here. Soon after graduation, publishing degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $58,819. That is a strong return on a $22,910 median debt. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.
New York University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value publishing schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Publishing graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Soon after graduation, publishing degree recipients from New York University generally make around $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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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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