2026 Best Value Radio & Television Schools in the New England Region
[Radio & Television](/majors/communication-journalism-media/radio-television-digital-communication/radio-and-television/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for radio & television students.
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2026 Best Value Radio & Television Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radio & television, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Radio & Television Schools
Capital Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value radio & television schools in the New England Region. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, with out-of-state students paying around $15,596. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $12,059. Radio & Television graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Husson University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value radio & television schools. Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bangor. Students from in state pay about $23,304 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the radio & television program here. Radio & Television graduates of Husson University earn a median of $52,868 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Boston University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $41,714. Set against $23,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Suffolk University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,550. Students borrow a median of $26,670 to complete the radio & television program here. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $57,261. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suffolk University admits about 82% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in radio & television will find it at Emerson College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,056. Typical student debt for radio & television graduates is $24,813. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $40,654. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 51% 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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