2027 Best Value Insurance Schools in the Southeast Region

[Insurance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/insurance/insurance/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value insurance schools.
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2027 Best Value Insurance Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in insurance, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Insurance Schools
Florida Atlantic University tops our 2027 list of the best value insurance schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $20,212. Insurance graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $49,340 early in their careers. Set against $20,212 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida State University earned it the #2 place for insurance. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $75,804. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Eastern Kentucky University one of the best values for insurance. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete the insurance program here. Insurance graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $44,792 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,122 median debt. Eastern Kentucky University admits about 78% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned it the #4 place for insurance. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the insurance program here. Early-career insurance graduates make about $55,154. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in insurance, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $22,394 to complete the insurance program here. Early-career insurance graduates make about $64,131. That is a strong return on a $22,394 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Louisiana Monroe placed #6 among the best values for insurance. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. In-state tuition and fees average $9,190, with out-of-state students paying around $21,290. Students borrow a median of $22,957 to complete the insurance program here. Early-career insurance graduates make about $49,294. That is a strong return on a $22,957 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia State University came in at #7 for value in insurance this year. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Insurance graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Insurance graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $57,949 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants.
University Of Central Arkansas ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value insurance schools. Set in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,523, with out-of-state students paying around $18,023. Students borrow a median of $22,920 to complete the insurance program here. Insurance graduates of University Of Central Arkansas earn a median of $45,696 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Arkansas admits about 90% of applicants.
Appalachian State University came in at #9 for value in insurance this year. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,579, compared with $25,212 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,625 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from Appalachian State University generally make around $55,611. That is a strong return on a $18,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #10 spot for insurance value this year. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Insurance graduates carry a median of $25,995 in student loans. Early-career insurance graduates make about $63,417. That is a strong return on a $25,995 median debt. University Of South Carolina Columbia admits about 60% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.