by our College Data Analytics Team
[Insurance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/insurance/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value insurance schools.
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Where you study insurance affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Insurance Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Leading the list is Lorain County Community College, our #1 best value for insurance in the United States. Set in the suburb of Elyria, Lorain County Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,265 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,860. Insurance graduates carry a median of $17,611 in student loans. Early-career insurance graduates make about $40,095. Set against $17,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Florida Atlantic University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in insurance, landing the #2 spot this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Insurance graduates carry a median of $20,212 in student loans. Early-career insurance graduates make about $49,340. That is a strong return on a $20,212 median debt. Florida Atlantic University admits about 66% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ivy Tech Community College earned it the #3 place for insurance. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $40,734. That is a strong return on a $11,889 median debt.
Florida State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in insurance, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the insurance program here. Insurance graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $75,804 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
Harper College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in insurance, landing the #5 spot this year. Harper College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Palatine. In-state tuition and fees average $3,894, while out-of-state students pay about $11,874. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $10,963. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from Harper College generally make around $44,523. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Houston Downtown came in at #6 for value in insurance this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,582 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,434 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,925 to complete the insurance program here. Insurance graduates of University Of Houston Downtown earn a median of $46,298 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,925 median debt. University Of Houston Downtown admits about 90% of applicants.
Wichita State University earned the #7 position for value in insurance this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Insurance graduates carry a median of $24,262 in student loans. Early-career insurance graduates make about $49,278. That is a strong return on a $24,262 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value insurance schools. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete the insurance program here. Early-career insurance graduates make about $44,792. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Kentucky University admits about 78% of applicants.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value insurance schools. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Insurance graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $55,154. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
University Of Georgia landed the #10 spot for insurance value this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $22,394 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $64,131. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh came in at #11 for value in insurance this year. Located in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,532, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $50,590. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Louisiana Monroe earned the #12 position for value in insurance this year. Located in the city of Monroe, University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,190, while out-of-state students pay about $21,290. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $22,957. 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.
University Of North Texas earned the #13 position for value in insurance this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $21,204. Insurance graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $59,022 early in their careers. Set against $21,204 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Pittsburg State University placed #14 among the best values for insurance. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $22,669. Early-career insurance graduates make about $50,003. Set against $22,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #15 for value in insurance this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Insurance graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Early-career insurance graduates make about $56,395. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #16 spot for insurance value this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $20,500. Insurance graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $78,796 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Kansas came in at #17 for value in insurance this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Insurance graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Kansas admits about 94% of applicants.
Appalachian State University landed the #18 spot for insurance value this year. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,579, compared with $25,212 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $18,625. Insurance graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $55,611 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Appalachian State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Georgia State University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value insurance schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $57,949. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants.
University Of Central Arkansas earned the #20 position 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. Insurance graduates carry a median of $22,920 in student loans. Early-career insurance graduates make about $45,696. That is a strong return on a $22,920 median debt. University Of Central Arkansas admits about 90% of applicants.
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #21 for value in insurance this year. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $24,408. Insurance graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $51,094 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,408 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Kansas State University landed the #22 spot for insurance value this year. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Illinois State University earned the #23 position for value in insurance this year. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,410, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the insurance program here. Insurance graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of $51,499 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Illinois State University admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #24 for value in insurance this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $21,818. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $62,377. That is a strong return on a $21,818 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #25 among the best values for insurance. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete the insurance program here. Insurance graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants.
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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 · 32 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 32 ranked schools only.
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