by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/human-resource-management/executive-career-coaching/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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For return on investment in value, no school beat Rockhurst University this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,966 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $24,111 in student loans. Value graduates of Rockhurst University earn a median of $70,849 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,111 median debt. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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