by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Organizational Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/organizational-communication-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find the best return on investment for general organizational communication students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general organizational communication degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Pennsylvania State University World Campus, our #1 best value for general organizational communication in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,356. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry. Pennsylvania State University World Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general organizational communication will find it at Rowan University, which ranked #2. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. General Organizational Communication graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. General Organizational Communication graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $35,116 early in their careers. Set against $23,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Students looking for strong value in general organizational communication will find it at Rider University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,120. Typical student debt for general organizational communication graduates is $25,000. Early-career general organizational communication graduates make about $45,962. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general organizational communication will find it at Susquehanna University, which ranked #4. Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Selinsgrove. Students from in state pay about $59,850 in tuition and fees. General Organizational Communication graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general organizational communication degree recipients from Susquehanna University generally make around $39,097. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Susquehanna University admits about 81% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general organizational communication will find it at Thomas Jefferson University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,355. Typical student debt for general organizational communication graduates is $32,256. General Organizational Communication graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
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Temple University came in at #6 for value in general organizational communication this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. General Organizational Communication graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career general organizational communication graduates make about $41,165. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
Ithaca College earned the #7 position for value in general organizational communication this year. Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $52,616 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general organizational communication graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, general organizational communication degree recipients from Ithaca College generally make around $39,446. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Ithaca College admits about 69% of applicants.
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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.