[Intermedia/Multimedia](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/intermedia-multimedia/) 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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools to find the best return on investment for intermedia/multimedia students.
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Where you study intermedia/multimedia affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Intermedia/Multimedia Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Leading the list is Raritan Valley Community College, our #1 best value for intermedia/multimedia in the United States. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,584. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $9,668. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. That is a strong return on a $9,668 median debt.
Bristol Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in intermedia/multimedia, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,832, compared with $10,776 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,482 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $37,897. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in intermedia/multimedia will find it at Rhode Island College, which ranked #3. Rhode Island College is a large public school located in the suburb of Providence. In-state tuition and fees average $11,300, with out-of-state students paying around $27,299. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $45,088. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. Rhode Island College admits about 92% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in intermedia/multimedia will find it at Lansing Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Students borrow a median of $16,700 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $46,103. That is a strong return on a $16,700 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in intermedia/multimedia will find it at Weber State University, which ranked #5. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $53,920. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned the #6 position for value in intermedia/multimedia this year. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $27,719. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $36,332. Set against $27,719 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Memphis ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. University Of Memphis is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,728, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $28,850 in student loans. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Memphis generally make around $48,890. Set against $28,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Memphis admits about 72% of applicants.
Santa Fe Community College placed #8 among the best values for intermedia/multimedia. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, Santa Fe Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,851, with out-of-state students paying around $4,131. Students borrow a median of $15,267 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Santa Fe Community College generally make around $51,935. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rose State College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,030, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $13,451 in student loans. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Rose State College earn a median of $50,860 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,451 median debt.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Set in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,380, with out-of-state students paying around $16,297. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $25,694. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
Suny College At Oswego ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Set in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,825, while out-of-state students pay about $18,735. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $28,759 in student loans. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $41,899. Set against $28,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Augusta University landed the #12 spot for intermedia/multimedia value this year. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,414, with out-of-state students paying around $24,734. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $27,741 in student loans. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $16,943. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Toledo earned the #13 position for value in intermedia/multimedia this year. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,157 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,517 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $21,392 early in their careers. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Toledo admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Maine placed #14 among the best values for intermedia/multimedia. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $27,050. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $47,975. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Students borrow a median of $27,750 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $24,024. That is a strong return on a $27,750 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Lindenwood University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,600. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $28,663. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Lindenwood University earn a median of $48,197 early in their careers. Set against $28,663 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lindenwood University admits about 57% of applicants.
Washington University In St Louis earned the #17 position for value in intermedia/multimedia this year. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #18 spot for intermedia/multimedia value this year. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,612, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $54,669. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of South Alabama earned the #19 position for value in intermedia/multimedia this year. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,116, compared with $19,092 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $30,066. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of South Alabama earn a median of $20,527 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,066 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
University Of Oregon placed #20 among the best values for intermedia/multimedia. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. Students from in state pay about $15,320 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $26,404. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Southern Mississippi placed #21 among the best values for intermedia/multimedia. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $52,338 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
Massachusetts College Of Art And Design placed #22 among the best values for intermedia/multimedia. Located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,400, with out-of-state students paying around $43,400. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $26,000. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $38,090. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design admits about 76% of applicants.
University Of The Incarnate Word placed #23 among the best values for intermedia/multimedia. Set in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,090 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $28,028. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of The Incarnate Word earn a median of $51,876 early in their careers. Set against $28,028 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Colorado Boulder earned the #24 position for value in intermedia/multimedia this year. University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder. Students from in state pay about $15,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $17,501. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Jacksonville University earned the #25 position for value in intermedia/multimedia this year. Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. Students from in state pay about $48,150 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,619 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $72,608. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Jacksonville University admits about 57% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 41 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 41 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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