by our College Data Analytics Team
[Publishing](/majors/communication-journalism-media/publishing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong publishing education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for publishing students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in publishing, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in publishing, no school beat George Washington University this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete the publishing program here. Early-career publishing graduates make about $58,819. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 47%.
The ranking above is published 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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