by our College Data Analytics Team
[Taxation](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/taxation/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for taxation students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in taxation, balancing cost against outcomes.
Depaul University tops our 2027 list of the best value taxation schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Taxation graduates carry a median of $25,340 in student loans. Taxation graduates of Depaul University earn a median of $102,309 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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