2027 Best Value Publishing Schools in New York
[Publishing](/majors/communication-journalism-media/publishing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for publishing students.
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2027 Best Value Publishing Schools in New York
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the publishing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Publishing Schools
Leading the list is Cuny City College, our #1 best value for publishing in New York. Cuny City College is a large public school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,340, compared with $15,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete the publishing program here. Soon after graduation, publishing degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $53,154. Set against $13,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Pace University New York is a great value for students pursuing a degree in publishing, landing the #2 spot this year. 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. Students borrow a median of $25,656 to complete the publishing program here. Publishing graduates of Pace University New York earn a median of $41,812 early in their careers. Set against $25,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Students looking for strong value in publishing will find it at New York University, which ranked #3. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete the publishing program here. 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. The acceptance rate is 9%.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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