2027 Best Value Radio & Television Schools
[Radio & Television](/majors/communication-journalism-media/radio-television-digital-communication/radio-and-television/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 119 schools to find the best return on investment for radio & television students.
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Finding the Best Value Radio & Television School for You
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2027 Best Value Radio & Television Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the radio & television degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Radio & Television Schools
For return on investment in radio & television, no school beat Moorpark College this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,426, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete the radio & television program here. Radio & Television graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cerritos College earned it the #2 place for radio & television. Cerritos College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norwalk. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,364, compared with $12,004 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,306 to complete the radio & television program here. Radio & Television graduates of Cerritos College earn a median of $29,495 early in their careers. Set against $11,306 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes West Valley College one of the best values for radio & television. Located in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $0, while out-of-state students pay about $9,320. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $14,308. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from West Valley College generally make around $25,378. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny Brooklyn College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,452, compared with $15,402 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $13,820. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $22,947. That is a strong return on a $13,820 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Lewis And Clark Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #5 spot this year. Lewis And Clark Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Godfrey. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,340, while out-of-state students pay about $7,840. Students borrow a median of $9,602 to complete the radio & television program here. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $41,313. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lake Land College landed the #6 spot for radio & television value this year. Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Mattoon. In-state tuition and fees average $4,415, compared with $14,301 for out-of-state students. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $7,769 in student loans. Radio & Television graduates of Lake Land College earn a median of $30,294 early in their careers. Set against $7,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oxnard College placed #7 among the best values for radio & television. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $41,393 ten years out.
Santa Ana College earned the #8 position for value in radio & television this year. Santa Ana College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Ana. Students from in state pay about $1,180 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,756. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $11,196 in student loans. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $39,633. Set against $11,196 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Saddleback College earned the #9 position for value in radio & television this year. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,432, while out-of-state students pay about $14,812. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $5,707. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $15,890. Set against $5,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Florida Online came in at #10 for value in radio & television this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,876, compared with $16,579 for out-of-state students. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $17,916 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from University Of Florida Online generally make around $33,178. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Pasadena City College came in at #11 for value in radio & television this year. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. In-state tuition and fees average $1,180, while out-of-state students pay about $10,924. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $9,191. Radio & Television graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,191 median debt.
University Of Florida came in at #12 for value in radio & television this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $17,916 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $33,178. That is a strong return on a $17,916 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%.
California State University Los Angeles ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value radio & television schools. California State University Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,164, compared with $19,764 for out-of-state students. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $15,068 in student loans. Radio & Television graduates of California State University Los Angeles earn a median of $22,133 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,068 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Cypress College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value radio & television schools. Set in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,150, compared with $12,379 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,533.
Austin Community College District ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value radio & television schools. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $26,951. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Del Mar College came in at #16 for value in radio & television this year. Del Mar College is a large public school located in the city of Corpus Christi. Students from in state pay about $3,500 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,050. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $7,476. Radio & Television graduates of Del Mar College earn a median of $40,661 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $7,476 median debt.
California State University Fullerton earned the #17 position for value in radio & television this year. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,470, compared with $20,070 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $17,504. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from California State University Fullerton generally make around $24,650. That is a strong return on a $17,504 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Grossmont College landed the #18 spot for radio & television value this year. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $10,628. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,309 ten years after entry.
Rock Valley College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value radio & television schools. Located in the city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,334, while out-of-state students pay about $7,379. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $9,236 in student loans. Radio & Television graduates of Rock Valley College earn a median of $41,080 early in their careers. Set against $9,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
De Anza College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value radio & television schools. De Anza College is a very large public school located in the city of Cupertino. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,571, while out-of-state students pay about $12,596. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $7,271. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,596. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mt San Antonio College earned the #21 position for value in radio & television this year. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. In-state tuition and fees average $1,364, with out-of-state students paying around $10,464. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Radio & Television graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Set against $9,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Palomar College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value radio & television schools. Set in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,354, with out-of-state students paying around $10,650. Median earnings reach $42,300 ten years out.
Butte College came in at #23 for value in radio & television this year. Set in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,356, while out-of-state students pay about $9,276. Students borrow a median of $13,302 to complete the radio & television program here. Radio & Television graduates of Butte College earn a median of $67,048 early in their careers. Set against $13,302 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
California State University Northridge earned the #24 position for value in radio & television this year. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,458, while out-of-state students pay about $20,058. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Radio & Television graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of $27,278 early in their careers. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Orange Coast College placed #25 among the best values for radio & television. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,392 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,640. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete the radio & television program here. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $46,306. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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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 · 119 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 119 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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