2027 Best Value Labor Studies Master’s Degree Schools
[Labor Studies](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/human-resource-management/labor-studies/) 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for labor studies students.
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2027 Best Value Labor Studies Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in labor studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Labor Studies Schools
For return on investment in labor studies, no school beat Florida International University this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Labor Studies graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Labor Studies graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $60,869 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Michigan State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value labor studies schools. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Typical student debt for labor studies graduates is $23,475. Soon after graduation, labor studies degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $99,526. Set against $23,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Cuny Graduate School And University Center one of the best values for labor studies. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,235, while out-of-state students pay about $15,185. Typical student debt for labor studies graduates is $17,921. Soon after graduation, labor studies degree recipients from Cuny Graduate School And University Center generally make around $72,222. Set against $17,921 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny Graduate School And University Center admits about 68% of applicants.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for students pursuing a degree in labor studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Labor Studies graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. Labor Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,666 early in their careers. Set against $25,195 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Other Labor Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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