2026 Best Value Publishing Schools

#1

Brigham Young University Provo

Provo, UT

Brigham Young University Provo earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Located in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,688. The median Publishing program debt is $12,184. Median earnings reach $75,790 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo

#2

North Dakota State University Main Campus

Fargo, ND

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. The median Publishing program debt is $25,153. North Dakota State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $62,203 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,153 median debt. North Dakota State University Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus

#3

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN

Out of the 33 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Minnesota State University Moorhead landed the #3 spot. This public school is set in Moorhead, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,428. Students borrow a median of $24,447 to complete their Publishing program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,527. Set against $24,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. More on Minnesota State University Moorhead

#4

George Washington University

Washington, DC

A rank of #4 makes George Washington University one of the best values in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,710. The median Publishing program debt is $22,910. Graduates go on to earn a median of $90,873 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. George Washington University has an acceptance rate of 47%. Get the full George Washington University report

#5

Cuny City College

New York, NY

Cuny City College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Publishing ranking in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Cuny City College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,340, with out-of-state students paying around $15,290. Cuny City College Publishing students take on a median of $13,389 in debt. Cuny City College alumni report median earnings of $66,039 a decade after entry. Set against $13,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny City College has an acceptance rate of 60%. Get the full Cuny City College report

#6

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Typical Publishing student debt is $21,577. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $69,020. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#7

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Based in Nacogdoches, TX, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,128 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,968 for out-of-state students. The median Publishing program debt is $24,759. Stephen F Austin State University alumni report median earnings of $49,634 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,759 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%. More on Stephen F Austin State University

#8

University Of Houston Victoria

Victoria, TX

University Of Houston Victoria came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Set in Victoria, TX, University Of Houston Victoria is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,149, while out-of-state students pay about $16,941. Students borrow a median of $24,081 to complete their Publishing program here. University Of Houston Victoria alumni report median earnings of $54,467 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,081 median debt. University Of Houston Victoria has an acceptance rate of 96%. More on University Of Houston Victoria

#9

The Masters College And Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA

The Masters College And Seminary came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Based in Santa Clarita, CA, The Masters College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $39,020. The Masters College And Seminary Publishing students take on a median of $22,089 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,106 ten years after entry. Set against $22,089 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The Masters College And Seminary admits about 84% of applicants. More on The Masters College And Seminary

#10

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Based in Nashville, TN, Belmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $42,540. Typical Publishing student debt is $23,447. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,930 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Belmont University admits about 95% of applicants. See the full Belmont University profile

#11

Emerson College

Boston, MA

Emerson College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,056. Graduates carry a median of $24,813 in student loans. Emerson College alumni report median earnings of $62,832 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,813 median debt. Emerson College has an acceptance rate of 51%. See the full Emerson College profile

#12

New York University

New York, NY

New York University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete their Publishing program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $82,509 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. New York University admits about 9% of applicants. Get the full New York University report

#13

Pace University New York

New York, NY

Pace University New York offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,510. The median Publishing program debt is $25,670. Graduates go on to earn a median of $70,378 ten years after entry. Set against $25,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pace University New York admits about 76% of applicants. Read the full report on Pace University New York

#14

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Set in Grand Rapids, MI, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,000. The median Publishing program debt is $29,243. Cornerstone University alumni report median earnings of $47,314 a decade after entry. Set against $29,243 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Cornerstone University

#15

Mcdaniel College

Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College placed #15 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Westminster, MD. In-state tuition and fees run about $52,081. Students borrow a median of $23,247 to complete their Publishing program here. Mcdaniel College alumni report median earnings of $60,663 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,247 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Mcdaniel College

#16

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Portland State University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Portland, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical Publishing student debt is $26,475. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,906. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. More on Portland State University

#17

Hastings College

Hastings College offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Hastings College report

#18

Rowan University

Rowan University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Rowan University report

#19

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. More on Texas Tech University

#20

Missouri State University Springfield

Missouri State University Springfield landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Missouri State University Springfield

#21

Mount St Marys College

Mount St Marys College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. More on Mount St Marys College

#22

Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Susquehanna University

#23

Emory And Henry College

Emory And Henry College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Emory And Henry College profile

#24

George Mason University

George Mason University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full George Mason University report

#25

Rosemont College

Rosemont College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. More on Rosemont College

#26

Northern New Mexico College

Northern New Mexico College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Northern New Mexico College profile

#27

Sussex County Community College

Sussex County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. More on Sussex County Community College

#28

Drexel University

Drexel University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Drexel University

#29

Lewis Clark State College

Lewis Clark State College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read the full report on Lewis Clark State College

#30

Saint Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Saint Bonaventure University

#31

Cuny Brooklyn College

Cuny Brooklyn College landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Cuny Brooklyn College profile

#32

Northampton County Area Community College

Northampton County Area Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Northampton County Area Community College profile

#33

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about West Chester University Of Pennsylvania