2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You
Communication & Journalism is the #11 most popular major in the country with 120,571 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 156 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for communication and journalism students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the communication and journalism programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
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Our 2023 rankings named La Salle University the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for communication and journalism students. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at La Salle are $33,150 a year. Communication & Journalism majors at La Salle take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $459.
Out of the 156 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cabrini University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Radnor, Cabrini University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cabrini University are $33,845 a year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at Cabrini University accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $348.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means LaGuardia Community College is a great value for communication and journalism students. Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LaGuardia are $8,098 per year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from LaGuardia take out $6,461 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from UMGC take out $26,897 in student loans while working on their degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UMGC also did well on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
The excellent programs at Borough of Manhattan Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BMCC are $8,050 per year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from BMCC take out $8,821 in student loans while working on their degree.
Wilmington University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wilmington University are $11,760 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Wilmington University take out is $29,496.
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Nassau Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Nassau Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Garden City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nassau Community College are $12,130 per year. Communication & Journalism majors at Nassau Community College take out an average of $9,300 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Kutztown University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,170 in tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at Kutztown University take out an average of $26,500 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $226.
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Ship is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Shippensburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ship are $14,122 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Ship take out is $26,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $261.
The Graduate Center, CUNY ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at The Graduate Center are $15,360 a year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at The Graduate Center accumulate an average of around $19,937 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, The Graduate Center also is in the top 10% of our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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With a ranking of #11, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SRU are $14,615 a year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at SRU accumulate an average of around $26,243 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $349.
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California University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the small suburb of California, Cal U is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Cal U undergraduate students pay an average of $15,726 in tuition and fees each year.
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St. Bonaventure University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the remote town of Saint Bonaventure, St. Bonaventure is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
St. Bonaventure undergraduate students pay an average of $37,640 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from St. Bonaventure carry an average student debtload of $26,658.
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Community College of Philadelphia came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a large student population.
Community College of Philadelphia undergraduate students pay an average of $12,744 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from Community College of Philadelphia take out $14,125 in student loans while working on their degree.
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SUNY Cortland ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Cortland is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cortland.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SUNY Cortland are $18,725 a year. While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at SUNY Cortland accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $200.
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public school with a small student population.
Clarion University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,052 in tuition and fees each year. Communication & Journalism majors at Clarion University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $297.
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Salisbury University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Salisbury are $20,458 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at Salisbury take out is $22,751. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $415, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Salisbury also claimed a spot on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Fashion Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #18 on the list. FIT SUNY is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York.
FIT SUNY undergraduate students pay an average of $22,315 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from FIT SUNY take out $17,625 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $279.
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Farmingdale State College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Farmingdale, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale undergraduate students pay an average of $18,486 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale take out $16,830 in student loans while working on their degree.
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SUNY Geneseo came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Geneseo is a small public school located in the distant town of Geneseo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SUNY Geneseo are $18,837 a year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from SUNY Geneseo carry an average student debtload of $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $297.
SUNY Oneonta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #21 on the list. SUNY Oneonta is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Oneonta.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SUNY Oneonta are $18,696 a year. The average amount in student loans that communication and journalism majors at SUNY Oneonta take out is $24,569. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $210, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Montclair State University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Montclair State are $21,418 a year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from Montclair State take out $23,682 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $280.
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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the distant town of Mansfield, Mansfield University is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mansfield University are $13,248 a year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Mansfield University carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ |
| 25 | The College at Brockport | Brockport, NY |
| 26 | Baruch College | New York, NY |
| 27 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ |
| 28 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| 29 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg, PA |
| 30 | The City College of New York | New York, NY |
| 31 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY |
Best Communication & Journalism Colleges by State
Explore the best communication and journalism schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,294 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,792 |
| New York | 9,731 |
| Maryland | 1,929 |
| Delaware | 271 |
| District of Columbia | 1,028 |
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Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
Communication & Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Communication & Journalism
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.
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