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2026 Best Value Intermedia/Multimedia Schools in the Great Lakes Region

2 Colleges in the United States
$27,632 Avg Student Debt
$48,445 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Intermedia/Multimedia Badge [Intermedia/Multimedia](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/intermedia-multimedia/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for intermedia/multimedia students.

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2026 Best Value Intermedia/Multimedia Schools in the Great Lakes Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the intermedia/multimedia degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Intermedia/Multimedia Schools

1

For return on investment in intermedia/multimedia, no school beat University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,719 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $36,332 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,719 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

2

Shawnee State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in intermedia/multimedia, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Portsmouth, Shawnee State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,448 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,032. Students borrow a median of $28,750 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $42,878. That is a strong return on a $28,750 median debt.

3

University Of Toledo came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, with out-of-state students paying around $21,517. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $21,392. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

4

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in intermedia/multimedia, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $28,943. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $29,431. That is a strong return on a $28,943 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

5

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbia College Chicago earned it the #5 place for intermedia/multimedia. Set in the city of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,088. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Columbia College Chicago generally make around $22,765. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 2 ranked schools only.

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