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2027 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in District of Columbia

5 Colleges in the United States
$23,817 Avg Student Debt
$81,611 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Communication & Journalism Badge [Communication & Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong communication & journalism education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value communication & journalism schools.

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2027 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in District of Columbia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in communication & journalism, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools

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Leading the list is Catholic University Of America, our #1 best value for communication & journalism in District of Columbia. Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $58,378 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the communication & journalism program here. Communication & Journalism graduates of Catholic University Of America earn a median of $43,259 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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A rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the best values for communication & journalism. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for communication & journalism graduates is $23,862. Early-career communication & journalism graduates make about $70,268. That is a strong return on a $23,862 median debt. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Students looking for strong value in communication & journalism will find it at Georgetown University, which ranked #3. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,089. Communication & Journalism graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Early-career communication & journalism graduates make about $89,401. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.

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American University
Washington, DC

American University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $58,771 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for communication & journalism graduates is $25,733. Communication & Journalism graduates of American University earn a median of $54,250 early in their careers. Set against $25,733 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication & journalism, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,810. Communication & Journalism graduates carry a median of $26,008 in student loans. Communication & Journalism graduates of Howard University earn a median of $38,926 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Howard University admits about 41% of applicants.

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Notes and References

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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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