by our College Data Analytics Team
[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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for intermedia/multimedia students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in intermedia/multimedia, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Lansing Community College the best value for a degree in intermedia/multimedia in the Great Lakes Region. Lansing Community College is a large public school located in the city of Lansing. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. 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 University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Students borrow a median of $27,719 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $36,332. Set against $27,719 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Toledo came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Set in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, with out-of-state students paying around $21,517. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Toledo generally make around $21,392. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in intermedia/multimedia, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Students borrow a median of $28,943 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $29,431. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbia College Chicago earned it the #5 place for intermedia/multimedia. Set in the city of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,088. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $22,765 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbia College Chicago admits about 90% of applicants.
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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