2026 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in Pennsylvania
[Sports Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/sports-communication/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for sports communication students.
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Featured Sports Communication Programs
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BS in Sport Management
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MS in Sport Management
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2026 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sports communication, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Sports Communication Schools
Point Park University earned the #1 spot for value among sports communication schools in Pennsylvania. Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. In-state tuition and fees average $39,570. Students borrow a median of $28,850 to complete the sports communication program here. Sports Communication graduates of Point Park University earn a median of $32,495 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,850 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in sports communication will find it at Susquehanna University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $59,850. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Sports Communication graduates of Susquehanna University earn a median of $36,632 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Temple University earned it the #3 place for sports communication. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Sports Communication graduates of Temple University earn a median of $41,165 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Duquesne University earned it the #4 place for sports communication. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,986. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $26,000. Sports Communication graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of $39,651 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% 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 · 9 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).
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