Cheapest Publishing Colleges

Publishing programs show remarkable cost variation, with Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho charging just $12,832 net compared to Belmont University's $32,096. This nearly $20,000 spread reflects different institutional models serving students entering an industry where digital media companies and traditional publishers increasingly cluster in major metropolitan areas. Brigham Young University stands out with an 82.20% graduation rate at only $14,487 net cost, while acceptance rates across these nine schools range from 66.67% to 96.27%.

Programs

$12,832 – $32,121

Net Price Range

63.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Publishing Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, Idaho	$12,832	$7,388	44.7%	86.8%
2	Brigham Young University Provo, Utah	$14,487	$6,496	82.2%	66.7%
3	McDaniel College Westminster, Maryland	$20,923	$49,647	63.8%	82.1%
4	Hastings College Hastings, Nebraska	$21,554	$36,130	53.3%	71.3%
5	Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, Michigan	$22,384	$29,100	61.6%	81.8%
6	Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, California	$25,009	$48,132	53.4%	75.8%
7	Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania	$26,539	$57,400	74.1%	76.7%
8	Belmont University Nashville, Tennessee	$32,096	$41,320	71.7%	96.3%
9	The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, California	$32,121	$36,930	63.7%	78.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes some Publishing programs cost significantly less than others?

Public institutions like Lewis-Clark State College offer the lowest net costs at $12,832, while private colleges range from $14,487 at BYU to over $32,000 at Belmont and Master's University. The $20,000 gap often reflects state funding differences and institutional endowments rather than program quality.

How do graduation rates compare across affordable Publishing programs?

BYU leads with an 82.20% graduation rate despite its low $14,487 net cost, while Susquehanna University achieves 74.10% at $26,539. Smaller programs like Lewis-Clark State show 44.70% graduation rates, though this often reflects different student populations and transfer patterns.

Where can students find the most accessible Publishing programs?

Seven of these nine affordable programs accept over 75% of applicants, with Belmont University accepting 96.27% despite being among the most expensive options. BYU has the most selective admissions at 66.67%, while still maintaining relatively low costs for a private institution.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.