by our College Data Analytics Team
[Media Arts](/majors/communication-journalism-media/radio-television-digital-communication/media-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value media arts schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in media arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Capital Community College the best value for a degree in media arts in Connecticut. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,338, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Typical student debt for media arts graduates is $12,059. Early-career media arts graduates make about $43,086. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Connecticut State University earned it the #2 place for media arts. Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,401, compared with $16,901 for out-of-state students. Media Arts graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University generally make around $30,582. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Eastern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in media arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $13,928 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for media arts graduates is $24,990. Early-career media arts graduates make about $39,573. Set against $24,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Connecticut earned it the #4 place for media arts. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Typical student debt for media arts graduates is $23,375. Early-career media arts graduates make about $33,788. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.
University Of Hartford came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value media arts schools. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $49,075 in tuition and fees. Media Arts graduates carry a median of $25,648 in student loans. Media Arts graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $51,123 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Quinnipiac University placed #6 among the best values for media arts. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Media Arts graduates carry a median of $25,926 in student loans. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $60,845. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Quinnipiac University admits about 72% of applicants.
Sacred Heart University came in at #7 for value in media arts this year. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete the media arts program here. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%.
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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