by our College Data Analytics Team
[Communication & Journalism (Other)](/majors/communication-journalism-media/other-communication-journalism-media/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value communication & journalism (other) schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the communication & journalism (other) degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Pennsylvania State University World Campus, our #1 best value for communication & journalism (other) in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,356. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,435. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Students looking for strong value in communication & journalism (other) will find it at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, which ranked #2. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a large public school located in the city of Harrisburg. In-state tuition and fees average $6,975, while out-of-state students pay about $12,472. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg generally make around $41,282. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #3 place for communication & journalism (other). Located in the town of Shippensburg, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $13,570 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,824 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for communication & journalism (other) graduates is $26,307. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $46,912. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Thiel College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value communication & journalism (other) schools. Located in the town of Greenville, Thiel College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $38,344 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Thiel College earn a median of $36,966 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
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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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.