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2026 Best Value Communications Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in communications, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Communications Schools
For return on investment in communications, no school beat University Of Maine this year. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $26,057. Early-career communications graduates make about $37,192. That is a strong return on a $26,057 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
by our College Data Analytics Team
[Communications](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/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.
