by our College Data Analytics Team
[Communications](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/communications/) 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 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for communications students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the communications degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Snow College the best value for a degree in communications in Utah. Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,338, compared with $14,288 for out-of-state students. Communications graduates carry a median of $10,440 in student loans. Early-career communications graduates make about $42,776. That is a strong return on a $10,440 median debt.
Latter Day Saints Business College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value communications schools. Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salt Lake City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,004. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,630.
A rank of #3 makes Utah State University one of the best values for communications. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Communications graduates carry a median of $14,750 in student loans. Communications graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $37,574 early in their careers. Set against $14,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of Utah is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communications, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $18,017. Early-career communications graduates make about $43,801. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.