2027 Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in Arizona
[Radio, Television & Digital Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/radio-television-digital-communication/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong radio, television & digital communication education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for radio, television & digital communication students.
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2027 Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in Arizona
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
Northern Arizona University tops our 2027 list of the best value radio, television & digital communication schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates carry a median of $25,935 in student loans. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $24,578 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,935 median debt. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radio, television & digital communication, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career radio, television & digital communication graduates make about $47,160. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 2 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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