by our College Data Analytics Team
[Audiovisual Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/audiovisual-communications/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for audiovisual communications students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in audiovisual communications, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Hennepin Technical College, our #1 best value for audiovisual communications in Minnesota. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,940. Audiovisual Communications graduates carry a median of $17,887 in student loans. Early-career audiovisual communications graduates make about $52,059. That is a strong return on a $17,887 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Minneapolis Community And Technical College one of the best values for audiovisual communications. Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,161. Typical student debt for audiovisual communications graduates is $24,036. Early-career audiovisual communications graduates make about $43,164. That is a strong return on a $24,036 median debt.
Lake Superior College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value audiovisual communications schools. Lake Superior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. In-state tuition and fees average $5,785. Students borrow a median of $17,156 to complete the audiovisual communications program here. Early-career audiovisual communications graduates make about $42,543. Set against $17,156 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Minnesota State University Moorhead earned it the #4 place for audiovisual communications. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Students from in state pay about $10,428 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,447 to complete the audiovisual communications program here. Soon after graduation, audiovisual communications degree recipients from Minnesota State University Moorhead generally make around $50,892. Set against $24,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 59%.
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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