by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong radio & television education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for radio & television students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radio & television, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Point Park University the best value for a degree in radio & television in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,570. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $27,000. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $17,479. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in radio & television will find it at Temple University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the radio & television program here. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $57,010. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
Drexel University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans. Radio & Television graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $63,562 early in their careers. Set against $28,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.