2026 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in the Southeast Region

[Sports Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/sports-communication/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong sports communication education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sports communication students.
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2026 Best Value Sports Communication Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the sports communication degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Sports Communication Schools
Leading the list is University Of Georgia, our #1 best value for sports communication in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $23,394 in student loans. Sports Communication graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $43,255 early in their careers. Set against $23,394 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Clemson University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value sports communication schools. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $23,375 to complete the sports communication program here. Sports Communication graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $43,318 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,375 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
A rank of #3 makes Wingate University one of the best values for sports communication. Set in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $42,576 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $25,400. Sports Communication graduates of Wingate University earn a median of $40,438 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Midway College earned it the #4 place for sports communication. Located in the rural area of Midway, Midway College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,110. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $26,723. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $42,586. That is a strong return on a $26,723 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Lipscomb University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value sports communication schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,572. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $23,529. Sports Communication graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Campbell University came in at #6 for value in sports communication this year. Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buies Creek. In-state tuition and fees average $41,600. Sports Communication graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Campbell University generally make around $31,953. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Florida Southern College earned the #7 position for value in sports communication this year. Located in the city of Lakeland, Florida Southern College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $44,040. Typical student debt for sports communication graduates is $25,955. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Florida Southern College generally make around $35,023. That is a strong return on a $25,955 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Miami Media School placed #8 among the best values for sports communication. Set in the city of Doral, Miami Media School is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete the sports communication program here. Early-career sports communication graduates make about $14,229. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach landed the #9 spot for sports communication value this year. Located in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $40,650 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,787 to complete the sports communication program here. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach generally make around $54,317. That is a strong return on a $24,787 median debt. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach admits about 82% of applicants.
Full Sail University came in at #10 for value in sports communication this year. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $26,906. Students borrow a median of $32,103 to complete the sports communication program here. Sports Communication graduates of Full Sail University earn a median of $32,072 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
High Point University came in at #11 for value in sports communication this year. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $45,312 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete the sports communication program here. Soon after graduation, sports communication degree recipients from High Point University generally make around $113,352. Set against $23,785 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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.