2026 Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in Oregon
[Radio, Television & Digital Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/radio-television-digital-communication/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for radio, television & digital communication students.
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2026 Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radio, television & digital communication, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools
Clackamas Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value radio, television & digital communication schools in Oregon. Clackamas Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Oregon City. Students from in state pay about $6,345 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,915 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Clackamas Community College generally make around $31,280. Set against $13,915 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Southern Oregon University one of the best values for radio, television & digital communication. Set in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,762, while out-of-state students pay about $31,887. Typical student debt for radio, television & digital communication graduates is $24,951. Early-career radio, television & digital communication graduates make about $41,038. That is a strong return on a $24,951 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in radio, television & digital communication will find it at Oregon State University, which ranked #3. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates carry a median of $22,746 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $30,036. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in radio, television & digital communication will find it at University Of Oregon, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates carry a median of $22,034 in student loans. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $44,628 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,034 median debt. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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