2026 Best Value Insurance Schools in the Southeast Region

[Insurance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/insurance/insurance/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong insurance education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools to find the best return on investment for insurance students.
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2026 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
Eastern Kentucky University earned the #1 spot for value among insurance schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,320, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from Eastern Kentucky University generally make around $44,792. Set against $25,122 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Florida State University one of the best values for insurance. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $75,804. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in insurance, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $22,500. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $55,154. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in insurance will find it at University Of Georgia, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $22,394. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $64,131. That is a strong return on a $22,394 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Students looking for strong value in insurance will find it at University Of Louisiana Monroe, which ranked #5. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. In-state tuition and fees average $9,190, compared with $21,290 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $22,957. Insurance graduates of University Of Louisiana Monroe earn a median of $49,294 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Louisiana Monroe admits about 85% of applicants.
Georgia State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value insurance schools. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $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. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Appalachian State University came in at #7 for value in insurance this year. Set in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,579, with out-of-state students paying around $25,212. Insurance graduates carry a median of $18,625 in student loans. Early-career insurance graduates make about $55,611. Set against $18,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Appalachian State University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Central Arkansas came in at #8 for value in insurance this year. Set in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,523 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,023. Students borrow a median of $22,920 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas generally make around $45,696. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #9 for value in insurance 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, compared with $36,298 for out-of-state students. Insurance graduates carry a median of $25,995 in student loans. Early-career insurance graduates make about $63,417. Set against $25,995 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 17 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).
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