2027 Best Value Communications Technology Schools in the Southeast Region
[Communications Technology](/majors/communications-tech-support/communications-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong communications technology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for communications technology students.
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2027 Best Value Communications Technology Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the communications technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Communications Technology Schools
St Petersburg College earned the #1 spot for value among communications technology schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,682, while out-of-state students pay about $9,286. Communications Technology graduates carry a median of $24,385 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communications technology degree recipients from St Petersburg College generally make around $48,218. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in communications technology will find it at Pellissippi State Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,786 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,770 for out-of-state students. Communications Technology graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. Communications Technology graduates of Pellissippi State Community College earn a median of $25,754 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,000 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in communications technology will find it at Florida State College At Jacksonville, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,657, while out-of-state students pay about $9,631. Typical student debt for communications technology graduates is $19,139. Soon after graduation, communications technology degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville generally make around $46,748. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Edison State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communications technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Edison State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,401, compared with $12,979 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for communications technology graduates is $13,356. Communications Technology graduates of Edison State College earn a median of $52,597 early in their careers. Set against $13,356 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in communications technology will find it at Valencia College, which ranked #5. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,664, compared with $9,576 for out-of-state students. Communications Technology graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. Communications Technology graduates of Valencia College earn a median of $42,786 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Orange Technical College Winter Park Campus earned the #6 position for value in communications technology this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, Orange Technical College Winter Park Campus is a mid-sized public institution. Early-career communications technology graduates make about $23,270.
Belmont University placed #7 among the best values for communications technology. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,540. Communications Technology graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans. Communications Technology graduates of Belmont University earn a median of $49,699 early in their careers. Set against $23,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Full Sail University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value communications technology schools. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $26,906 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for communications technology graduates is $21,551. Early-career communications technology graduates make about $17,989. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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