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2026 Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in communication & journalism (other), balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Communication & Journalism (Other) Schools
Norfolk State University earned the #1 spot for value among communication & journalism (other) schools in the Southeast Region. Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Norfolk. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,180, compared with $21,682 for out-of-state students. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Norfolk State University earn a median of $54,971 early in their careers. Norfolk State University admits about 88% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tennessee Technological University earned it the #2 place for communication & journalism (other). Tennessee Technological University is a large public school located in the town of Cookeville. In-state tuition and fees average $11,376, while out-of-state students pay about $15,576. Typical student debt for communication & journalism (other) graduates is $19,362. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $28,828 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tennessee Technological University admits about 76% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Middle Georgia State University one of the best values for communication & journalism (other). Located in the city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,038, compared with $16,390 for out-of-state students. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates carry a median of $25,964 in student loans. Early-career communication & journalism (other) graduates make about $28,024. Set against $25,964 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
Miles College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value communication & journalism (other) schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Miles College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,314 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $35,881 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,627. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Berry College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value communication & journalism (other) schools. Set in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,486. Students borrow a median of $22,965 to complete the communication & journalism (other) program here. Soon after graduation, communication & journalism (other) degree recipients from Berry College generally make around $36,931. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Berry College admits about 64% of applicants.
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High Point University placed #6 among the best values for communication & journalism (other). Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $45,312. Typical student debt for communication & journalism (other) graduates is $23,250. Communication & Journalism (Other) graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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[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.
