[Intermedia/Multimedia](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/intermedia-multimedia/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the intermedia/multimedia degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Raritan Valley Community College, our #1 best value for intermedia/multimedia in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,664, compared with $7,584 for out-of-state students. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $9,668 in student loans. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in intermedia/multimedia will find it at Suny College At Oswego, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,825 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,735. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $28,759. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Suny College At Oswego generally make around $41,899. Set against $28,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earned it the #3 place for intermedia/multimedia. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Indiana. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,380, while out-of-state students pay about $16,297. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $25,694. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
The College Of New Jersey is a great value for students pursuing a degree in intermedia/multimedia, landing the #4 spot this year. The College Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Ewing. Students from in state pay about $19,632 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,752 for out-of-state students. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $33,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Alfred University one of the best values for intermedia/multimedia. Set in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,138. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $22,178. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #6 spot for intermedia/multimedia value this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Marist College placed #7 among the best values for intermedia/multimedia. Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,620. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $25,529. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Marist College generally make around $31,907. That is a strong return on a $25,529 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%.
Maryland Institute College Of Art came in at #8 for value in intermedia/multimedia this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland Institute College Of Art is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,800. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Maryland Institute College Of Art earn a median of $25,693 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Maryland Institute College Of Art admits about 77% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked 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 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).
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