[Intermedia/Multimedia](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/intermedia-multimedia/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong intermedia/multimedia education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for intermedia/multimedia students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in intermedia/multimedia, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Shawnee State University the best value for a degree in intermedia/multimedia in Ohio. Located in the town of Portsmouth, Shawnee State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,448, while out-of-state students pay about $16,032. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $28,750 in student loans. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Shawnee State University earn a median of $42,878 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,750 median debt.
University Of Toledo came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, with out-of-state students paying around $21,517. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $26,750. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $21,392. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Toledo admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in intermedia/multimedia, landing the #3 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, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Students borrow a median of $28,943 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $29,431. Set against $28,943 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 1 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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