[Other Communication Technology](/majors/communications-tech-support/other-communications-tech-support/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools to find the best return on investment for other communication technology students.
Finding the Best Value Other Communication Technology School for You
The other communication technology program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. To help, we created our Best Value Other Communication Technology Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
We offer a number of rankings, including this Best Value Other Communication Technology Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Our analysis ranked Lansing Community College the best value for a degree in other communication technology in the United States. Set in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,100, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,700 to complete the other communication technology program here. Soon after graduation, other communication technology degree recipients from Lansing Community College generally make around $46,103. That is a strong return on a $16,700 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes The Community College Of Baltimore County one of the best values for other communication technology. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,110, while out-of-state students pay about $10,182. Students borrow a median of $18,038 to complete the other communication technology program here. Soon after graduation, other communication technology degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County generally make around $52,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Springfield Technical Community College one of the best values for other communication technology. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,904, with out-of-state students paying around $11,112. Typical student debt for other communication technology graduates is $9,707. Early-career other communication technology graduates make about $42,457. Set against $9,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Harford Community College earned it the #4 place for other communication technology. Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,032, while out-of-state students pay about $8,832. Other Communication Technology graduates carry a median of $12,624 in student loans. Early-career other communication technology graduates make about $50,636. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Anne Arundel Community College earned it the #5 place for other communication technology. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,322, while out-of-state students pay about $11,522. Typical student debt for other communication technology graduates is $13,947. Other Communication Technology graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Framingham State University earned the #6 position for value in other communication technology this year. Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Framingham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,920, with out-of-state students paying around $18,000. Typical student debt for other communication technology graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, other communication technology degree recipients from Framingham State University generally make around $36,763. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Framingham State University admits about 84% of applicants.
University Of Kentucky ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value other communication technology schools. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Typical student debt for other communication technology graduates is $24,094. Early-career other communication technology graduates make about $49,568. That is a strong return on a $24,094 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 28 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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).