[Media Arts](/majors/communication-journalism-media/radio-television-digital-communication/media-arts/) 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 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value media arts schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the media arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
Towson University earned the #1 spot for value among media arts schools in Maryland. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Media Arts graduates carry a median of $22,024 in student loans. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $22,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Students looking for strong value in media arts will find it at Stevenson University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Owings Mills, Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,560. Media Arts graduates carry a median of $27,042 in student loans. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from Stevenson University generally make around $50,346. Set against $27,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Stevenson University admits about 79% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in media arts will find it at Loyola University Baltimore, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,150. Media Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore generally make around $55,999. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
A rank of #4 makes Maryland Institute College Of Art one of the best values for media arts. Set in the city of Baltimore, Maryland Institute College Of Art is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,800. Typical student debt for media arts graduates is $27,000. Media Arts graduates of Maryland Institute College Of Art earn a median of $37,067 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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