by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/veterinary-animal-health-technologies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in value, no school beat St Petersburg College this year. Set in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,682 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,286. Value graduates carry a median of $25,961 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $43,355. That is a strong return on a $25,961 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hillsborough Community College earned it the #2 place for value. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,491, with out-of-state students paying around $9,088. Value graduates carry a median of $16,142 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Hillsborough Community College generally make around $35,698. That is a strong return on a $16,142 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Miami Dade College earned it the #3 place for value. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,838, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Value graduates carry a median of $11,967 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $41,076. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cape Coral Technical College earned it the #4 place for value. Cape Coral Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Cape Coral. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Cape Coral Technical College generally make around $24,261.
Eastern Florida State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Melbourne, Eastern Florida State College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,791, while out-of-state students pay about $10,976. Students borrow a median of $18,123 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Eastern Florida State College earn a median of $34,806 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,123 median debt.
Lorenzo Walker Technical College came in at #6 for value in value this year. Located in the suburb of Naples, Lorenzo Walker Technical College is a small public university. Value graduates of Lorenzo Walker Technical College earn a median of $36,815 early in their careers.
Lake Technical College came in at #7 for value in value this year. Located in the suburb of Eustis, Lake Technical College is a small public university. Students borrow a median of $10,612 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $34,319. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Technical College earned the #8 position for value in value this year. Southern Technical College is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Orlando. Typical student debt for value graduates is $14,400. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Southern Technical College generally make around $28,675. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Health Career Institute earned the #9 position for value in value this year. Health Career Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Palm Beach. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,350. Students borrow a median of $36,251 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Health Career Institute generally make around $65,647.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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