by our College Data Analytics Team
[Radio & Television](/majors/communication-journalism-media/radio-television-digital-communication/radio-and-television/) 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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for radio & television students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radio & television, balancing cost against outcomes.
Troy University tops our 2027 list of the best value radio & television schools in Alabama. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,176, while out-of-state students pay about $20,352. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $26,000. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $29,917. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of Montevallo came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value radio & television schools. University Of Montevallo is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Montevallo. Students from in state pay about $13,948 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,968. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $25,096 in student loans. Radio & Television graduates of University Of Montevallo earn a median of $36,673 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Montevallo admits about 54% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in radio & television will find it at The University Of Alabama, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,180, while out-of-state students pay about $34,172. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $24,823. Radio & Television graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $50,740 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
This ranking is produced 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.
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