by our College Data Analytics Team
[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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for radio & television students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radio & television, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in radio & television, no school beat Boston University this year. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Early-career radio & television graduates make about $41,714. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Suffolk University earned it the #2 place for radio & television. Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $47,550 in tuition and fees. Radio & Television graduates carry a median of $26,670 in student loans. Radio & Television graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $57,261 early in their careers. Set against $26,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suffolk University admits about 82% of applicants.
Emerson College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $57,056. Students borrow a median of $24,813 to complete the radio & television program here. Radio & Television graduates of Emerson College earn a median of $40,654 early in their careers. Set against $24,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Emerson College admits about 51% of applicants.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.