[Other Communication & Media Studies](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/other-communication-media-studies/) 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 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other communication & media studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other communication & media studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Charleston Southern University tops our 2026 list of the best value other communication & media studies schools in South Carolina. Located in the city of Charleston, Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $32,520. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Other Communication & Media Studies graduates of Charleston Southern University earn a median of $33,518 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in other communication & media studies will find it at Clemson University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete the other communication & media studies program here. Soon after graduation, other communication & media studies degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $53,834. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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