by our College Data Analytics Team
[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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
Troy University earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in Alabama. Troy University is a large public school located in the town of Troy. In-state tuition and fees average $10,176, while out-of-state students pay about $20,352. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,000. Value graduates of Troy University earn a median of $56,013 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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