by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/digital-marketing/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Nichols College, our #1 best value for value in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Dudley, Nichols College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,705. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Nichols College earn a median of $52,388 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Nichols College admits about 81% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Champlain College one of the best values for value. Set in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,850 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $24,125. Early-career value graduates make about $58,490. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Providence College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $63,550. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,000. Value graduates of Providence College earn a median of $58,434 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Providence College admits about 51% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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