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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for communications students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in communications, balancing cost against outcomes.
Tulsa Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value communications schools in Oklahoma. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. Students from in state pay about $3,792 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. Communications graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans. Early-career communications graduates make about $41,718. That is a strong return on a $15,789 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in communications will find it at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,469, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $20,795. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $57,280. That is a strong return on a $20,795 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in communications will find it at University Of Central Oklahoma, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,818, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $23,321. Soon after graduation, communications degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $44,085. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.
Oral Roberts University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communications, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. Typical student debt for communications graduates is $27,000. Early-career communications graduates make about $39,206. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.