2026 Best Value Publishing Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Publishing certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 33 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
North Dakota State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Publishing certificate degree schools in the United States. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. The median Publishing program debt is $25,153. Median earnings reach $62,203 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Minnesota State University Moorhead earned it the #2 place in the United States. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public school based 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,527. That is a strong return on a $24,447 median debt. Minnesota State University Moorhead admits about 59% of applicants. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Moorhead
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cuny City College earned it the #3 place 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, while out-of-state students pay about $15,290. Cuny City College Publishing students take on a median of $13,389 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $66,039 ten years after entry. Set against $13,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%. More on Cuny City College
Out of the 33 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #4 spot. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. The median Publishing program debt is $21,577. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,020 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,577 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Cornerstone University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Publishing ranking in the United States. More on Cornerstone University
Saint Bonaventure University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. See the full Saint Bonaventure University profile
Cuny Brooklyn College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Cuny Brooklyn College
Rowan University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on Rowan University
Rosemont College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Rosemont College
Drexel University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on Drexel University
Northern New Mexico College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Northern New Mexico College report
Belmont University offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. More on Belmont University
New York University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on New York University
Hastings College
Hastings College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. See the full Hastings College profile
The Masters College And Seminary came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Get the full The Masters College And Seminary report
Portland State University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Portland State University report
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. See the full West Chester University Of Pennsylvania profile
Mount St Marys College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Get the full Mount St Marys College report
Mcdaniel College
Mcdaniel College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. See the full Mcdaniel College profile
Sussex County Community College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Sussex County Community College
George Mason University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Read the full report on George Mason University
Emory And Henry College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. More on Emory And Henry College
Texas Tech University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Texas Tech University
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
Pace University New York offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about Pace University New York
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Publishing Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Lewis Clark State College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Lewis Clark State College
University Of Houston Victoria ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Get the full University Of Houston Victoria report
Susquehanna University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. More on Susquehanna University
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Read the full report on Stephen F Austin State University
Emerson College
Emerson College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on Emerson College
George Washington University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full George Washington University report
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Missouri State University Springfield
Northampton County Area Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Publishing schools. Read the full report on Northampton County Area Community College
Related Publishing Value Rankings
Compare value rankings at other degree levels:
- Best Value Publishing Schools (All Levels)
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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.
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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