by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/food-science-technology/viticulture-and-enology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Walla Walla Community College, our #1 best value for value in Washington. Set in the city of Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,279, while out-of-state students pay about $6,700. Typical student debt for value graduates is $15,500. Value graduates of Walla Walla Community College earn a median of $46,131 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,500 median debt.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.