by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/veterinary-animal-health-technologies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked El Centro College the best value for a degree in value in Texas. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,730, with out-of-state students paying around $6,900. Typical student debt for value graduates is $15,044. Early-career value graduates make about $37,896. Set against $15,044 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Palo Alto College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Palo Alto College is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. Students from in state pay about $3,412 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $9,430 in student loans. Value graduates of Palo Alto College earn a median of $29,062 early in their careers. Set against $9,430 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Austin Community College District, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Value graduates carry a median of $14,519 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $44,895. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Weatherford College earned it the #4 place for value. Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,250, while out-of-state students pay about $10,860. Value graduates carry a median of $14,099 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Weatherford College generally make around $48,208. That is a strong return on a $14,099 median debt.
Lone Star College System is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,512. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $38,152. That is a strong return on a $10,425 median debt.
Blinn College earned the #6 position for value in value this year. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,890, compared with $11,370 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,465 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Blinn College earn a median of $43,408 early in their careers. Set against $16,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Texas A And M University Kingsville came in at #7 for value in value this year. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kingsville. Students from in state pay about $9,892 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,746 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,531 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $34,474 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,531 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Vet Tech Institute Of Houston ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Vet Tech Institute Of Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $16,324. Students borrow a median of $14,804 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $30,665. That is a strong return on a $14,804 median debt. Vet Tech Institute Of Houston admits about 81% of applicants.
Pima Medical Institute Houston ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Pima Medical Institute Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Value graduates carry a median of $14,689 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Pima Medical Institute Houston generally make around $30,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pima Medical Institution San Antonio placed #10 among the best values for value. Located in the city of San Antonio, Pima Medical Institution San Antonio is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $14,689 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Pima Medical Institution San Antonio generally make around $30,864. Set against $14,689 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pima Medical Institute El Paso ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Pima Medical Institute El Paso is a small private for-profit school located in the city of El Paso. Value graduates carry a median of $21,151 in student loans. Value graduates of Pima Medical Institute El Paso earn a median of $36,090 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.