by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/veterinary-animal-health-technologies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 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.
Our analysis ranked Owensboro Community And Technical College the best value for a degree in value in Kentucky. Located in the rural area of Owensboro, Owensboro Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,728, while out-of-state students pay about $6,432. Value graduates carry a median of $9,098 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $30,476. That is a strong return on a $9,098 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ross Medical Education Center Erlanger earned it the #2 place for value. Set in the suburb of Erlanger, Ross Medical Education Center Erlanger is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $5,642 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $26,571. That is a strong return on a $5,642 median debt.
Medical Career And Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the town of Richmond, Medical Career And Technical College is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $10,394 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Medical Career And Technical College generally make around $23,103.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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