by our College Data Analytics TeamBest is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for best students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Elon University, our #1 school for best. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Elon. Elon University graduates 84% of students within six years. Elon University awarded about 137 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Elon University generally make around $50,463. Typical student debt for the program is $21,619. Read more about the best program at Elon University
Students looking for a strong best program will find one at University Of South Carolina Columbia, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 65 best degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $42,974. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. See the full best program report for University Of South Carolina Columbia
A rank of #3 makes University Of Kentucky one of the top schools for best. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 131 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $45,275 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $24,813 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from University Of Kentucky
Rollins College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rollins College awarded about 10 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Rollins College earn around $40,403 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,203 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Rollins College
West Virginia University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 158 best students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $56,835. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. Get the full best details for West Virginia University
Belmont University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 best students who graduated with this degree at Belmont University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Belmont University earn around $49,699 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,447. See the full best program report for Belmont University
Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public school located in the city of Hammond. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. About 41 best degrees were awarded at Southeastern Louisiana University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $42,682 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,323 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Southeastern Louisiana University
Troy University landed the #8 spot for best this year. Troy University is a large public school located in the town of Troy. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 best degrees were awarded at Troy University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $46,723 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,439 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Troy University
Columbus State University placed #9 among the best best schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 best students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Columbus State University earn around $51,154 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,493 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Columbus State University
Western Kentucky University came in at #10 for best this year. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 best students who graduated with this degree at Western Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $35,534 in the first couple years of their career. Western Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full best program report for Western Kentucky University
University Of Southern Mississippi placed #11 among the best best schools. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Southern Mississippi awarded about 16 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for University Of Southern Mississippi
Hampton University came in at #12 for best this year. Hampton University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hampton. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 16 best students who graduated with this degree at Hampton University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $46,870 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,169 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Hampton University
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.
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