by our College Data Analytics Team
[Publishing](/majors/communication-journalism-media/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.
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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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the publishing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Emerson College tops our 2027 list of the best value publishing schools in Massachusetts. Set in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $57,056. Publishing graduates carry a median of $24,813 in student loans. Publishing graduates of Emerson College earn a median of $44,046 early in their careers. Set against $24,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Emerson College admits about 51% of applicants.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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