2026 Best Value Other Communication Journalism Media Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media doctoral degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 99 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other Communication Journalism Media Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities Other Communication Journalism Media students take on a median of $20,474 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,020 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
You'll get strong value at University Of Hawaii At Manoa, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,186, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Communication Journalism Media student debt is $20,577. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,624 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,577 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Laney College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Other Communication Journalism Media ranking in the United States. Read more about Laney College
A rank of #4 makes Chestnut Hill College one of the best values in the United States. Get the full Chestnut Hill College report
A rank of #5 makes Palo Verde College one of the best values in the United States. Get the full Palo Verde College report
Tennessee Technological University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Tennessee Technological University profile
Saint Cloud State University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. See the full Saint Cloud State University profile
Western Illinois University placed #8 among the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read more about Western Illinois University
Duquesne University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Duquesne University
Northwestern University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on Northwestern University
Sacred Heart University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Sacred Heart University
Valparaiso University offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full Valparaiso University report
Georgia Southern University placed #13 among the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read the full report on Georgia Southern University
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Elmhurst College
Fordham University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Fordham University profile
Illinois Institute Of Technology landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Illinois Institute Of Technology
Quincy University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Quincy University
Berry College
Berry College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools. More on Berry College
Siena Heights University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Siena Heights University
Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. More on Concordia University Wisconsin
Middle Georgia State University placed #21 among the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read the full report on Middle Georgia State University
American University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools. See the full American University profile
Bob Jones University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools. More on Bob Jones University
Northern Arizona University placed #24 among the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. See the full Northern Arizona University profile
Prince Georges Community College placed #25 among the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read the full report on Prince Georges Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Communication Journalism Media Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Austin Peay State University landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Austin Peay State University
Fairmont State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools. See the full Fairmont State University profile
Gonzaga University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Gonzaga University profile
Keystone College
Keystone College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools. See the full Keystone College profile
Newberry College
Newberry College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Newberry College report
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Bennington College placed #33 among the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read more about Bennington College
Mississippi College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Mississippi College
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks
University Of Sacred Heart came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Sacred Heart
Immaculata University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Immaculata University
Millsaps College
Millsaps College placed #38 among the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read more about Millsaps College
University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools. More on University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Whitworth University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Whitworth University
Mesa Community College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. See the full Mesa Community College profile
Dominican University Of California placed #42 among the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read more about Dominican University Of California
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Wisconsin Lutheran College placed #44 among the best-value Other Communication Journalism Media schools in the United States. Read more about Wisconsin Lutheran College
Thomas Edison State College landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Thomas Edison State College
Buena Vista University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Buena Vista University
Lake Erie College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Lake Erie College
Drexel University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Drexel University
Benedictine University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Benedictine University report
Trevecca Nazarene University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Trevecca Nazarene University report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 99 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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