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.
Top 15% Best Communication & Journalism Schools
Our analysis found La Salle University to be the best value school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large 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.
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The excellent programs at Cabrini University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best communication and journalism schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Radnor, Cabrini University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Cabrini University undergraduate students pay an average of $33,845 in tuition and fees each 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.
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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 large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public school with a large student population.
LaGuardia undergraduate students pay an average of $8,098 in tuition and fees each 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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Out of the 156 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland Global Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. UMGC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $12,336 per year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from UMGC take out $26,897 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMGC also is in the top 15% of our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Borough of Manhattan Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a large student population.
BMCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,050 in tuition and fees each year. On average, communication and journalism graduates from BMCC take out $8,821 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #6, Wilmington University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large 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 came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Nassau Community College is a 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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With a ranking of #8, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the fringe town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kutztown University are $15,170 per 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Ship is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Shippensburg.
Ship undergraduate students pay an average of $14,122 in tuition and fees each 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.
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The Graduate Center, CUNY came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, The Graduate Center also did well on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
SRU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,615 in tuition and fees each 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 ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small suburb of California, Cal U is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cal U are $15,726 a year.
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St. Bonaventure University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Saint Bonaventure, St. Bonaventure is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Bonaventure are $37,640 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from St. Bonaventure carry an average student debtload of $26,658.
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With a ranking of #14, Community College of Philadelphia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Community College of Philadelphia are $12,744 a 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 landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. SUNY Cortland is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Cortland.
SUNY Cortland undergraduate students pay an average of $18,725 in tuition and fees each 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the remote town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public college 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 school with a moderately-sized student population.
Salisbury undergraduate students pay an average of $20,458 in tuition and fees each 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Salisbury also did well on our Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #18, Fashion Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. FIT SUNY is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FIT SUNY are $22,315 per 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 ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Farmingdale, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public college with a medium-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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communication and journalism students. It came in at #20 on the list. SUNY Geneseo is a small public school located in the town of Geneseo.
SUNY Geneseo undergraduate students pay an average of $18,837 in tuition and fees each 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.
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With a ranking of #21, SUNY Oneonta did quite well on this year’s best value schools for communication and journalism students. SUNY Oneonta is a moderately-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.
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Montclair State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Montclair State undergraduate students pay an average of $21,418 in tuition and fees each 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 landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communication and journalism programs. Located in the distant town of Mansfield, Mansfield University is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mansfield University are $13,248 per year. After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from Mansfield University carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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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
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| 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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