2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Value](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/human-centered-technology-design/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Value Schools
William Paterson University Of New Jersey earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,704, with out-of-state students paying around $25,344. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $46,981. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. William Paterson University Of New Jersey admits about 90% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pennsylvania State University World Campus earned it the #2 place for value. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,356. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,062. Early-career value graduates make about $61,674. Set against $26,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Capitol College earned it the #3 place for value. Capitol College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Laurel. Students from in state pay about $27,592 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $26,790 in student loans. Value graduates of Capitol College earn a median of $63,334 early in their careers. Set against $26,790 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Capitol College admits about 74% of applicants.
Thomas Jefferson University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $47,355 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $32,256. Early-career value graduates make about $64,243. That is a strong return on a $32,256 median debt. Thomas Jefferson University admits about 81% of applicants.
Carnegie Mellon University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Value graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Value graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $138,781 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Carnegie Mellon University admits about 12% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #6 for value in value this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $100,059 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
George Washington University earned the #7 position for value in value this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $71,192 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,500 median debt. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants.
Drexel University landed the #8 spot for value value this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $67,556. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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