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2026 Best Value Publishing Bachelor's Degree Schools

2026 Best Value Publishing Bachelor’s Degree Schools

Looking for the best-value Publishing bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 33 colleges 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Publishing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

Explore the best-value schools below:

Leading the list is Brigham Young University Provo, our #1 best-value Publishing school in the United States. Located in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. 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 more about Brigham Young University Provo

#2

The Masters College And Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The Masters College And Seminary earned it the #2 place in the United States. The Masters College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Santa Clarita, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,020. Typical Publishing student debt is $22,089. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,106. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The Masters College And Seminary admits about 84% of applicants. More on The Masters College And Seminary

#3

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Publishing ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,540. The median Publishing program debt is $23,447. Belmont University alumni report median earnings of $55,930 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Belmont University has an acceptance rate of 95%. See the full Belmont University profile

#4

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI

A rank of #4 makes Cornerstone University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Grand Rapids, MI, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,000. Students borrow a median of $29,243 to complete their Publishing program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,314. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cornerstone University admits about 78% of applicants. See the full Cornerstone University profile

#5

Mcdaniel College

Westminster, MD

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mcdaniel College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Westminster, MD, Mcdaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $52,081. Mcdaniel College Publishing students take on a median of $23,247 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,663. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. See the full Mcdaniel College profile

Mount St Marys College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. More on Mount St Marys College

Northampton County Area Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Get the full Northampton County Area Community College report

Drexel University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on Drexel University

New York University placed #9 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. More on New York University

Cuny Brooklyn College placed #10 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. Read more about Cuny Brooklyn College

Emerson College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Emerson College profile

Sussex County Community College placed #12 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. See the full Sussex County Community College profile

Saint Bonaventure University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Saint Bonaventure University

Susquehanna University placed #14 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. Read more about Susquehanna University

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania placed #15 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. More on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

Emory And Henry College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Read the full report on Emory And Henry College

Stephen F Austin State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Read the full report on Stephen F Austin State University

Northern New Mexico College placed #18 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. Get the full Northern New Mexico College report

George Mason University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on George Mason University

Texas Tech University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Get the full Texas Tech University report

Missouri State University Springfield offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield

Rosemont College placed #22 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. See the full Rosemont College profile

Hastings College came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. See the full Hastings College profile

Cuny City College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full Cuny City College profile

Rowan University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Rowan University report

Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Publishing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

These schools also delivered strong value this year:

University Of Houston Victoria ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Read the full report on University Of Houston Victoria

North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #27 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus

Minnesota State University Moorhead offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about Minnesota State University Moorhead

Portland State University placed #29 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. Get the full Portland State University report

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile

Pace University New York placed #31 among the best-value Publishing schools in the United States. Read more about Pace University New York

George Washington University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about George Washington University

Lewis Clark State College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Lewis Clark State College

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

The ranking above is published 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 33 ranked schools only.

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