2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Value](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/science-technology-management/) 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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Value Schools
For return on investment in value, no school beat Farmingdale State College this year. Set in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,626, while out-of-state students pay about $18,536. Typical student debt for value graduates is $17,250. Value graduates of Farmingdale State College earn a median of $39,290 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%.
University Of Maryland College Park is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $95,501. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Utica, Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,625 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,215 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $41,684. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome admits about 81% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Suny College Of Technology At Alfred earned it the #4 place for value. Located in the rural area of Alfred, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,892, while out-of-state students pay about $16,837. Students borrow a median of $18,250 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suny College Of Technology At Alfred generally make around $44,389. Set against $18,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Suny College At Oswego is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,825 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,735. Students borrow a median of $24,006 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $56,257. That is a strong return on a $24,006 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Morrisville State College earned the #6 position for value in value this year. Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Morrisville. In-state tuition and fees average $8,825, while out-of-state students pay about $19,245. Value graduates carry a median of $19,171 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $36,002. That is a strong return on a $19,171 median debt. Morrisville State College admits about 92% of applicants.
Suny College At Plattsburgh placed #7 among the best values for value. Suny College At Plattsburgh is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Plattsburgh. In-state tuition and fees average $9,035, while out-of-state students pay about $18,945. Typical student debt for value graduates is $22,731. Early-career value graduates make about $38,328. Set against $22,731 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny College At Plattsburgh admits about 78% of applicants.
Suny At Albany landed the #8 spot for value value this year. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,601, while out-of-state students pay about $30,991. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,500. Value graduates of Suny At Albany earn a median of $44,736 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants.
University Of Delaware earned the #9 position for value in value this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $54,155 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania Western University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Pennsylvania Western University is a large public school located in the town of California. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,436, compared with $16,054 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $26,782 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Pennsylvania Western University generally make around $49,103. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Stony Brook University landed the #11 spot for value value this year. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,931, compared with $32,741 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $56,763. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 49%.
University At Buffalo ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,936 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Typical student debt for value graduates is $21,500. Value graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $52,403 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Josephs University landed the #13 spot for value value this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $53,260 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $22,375. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $65,421. Set against $22,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Drexel University came in at #14 for value in value this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Value graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $78,207. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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