by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Capitol College earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in Maryland. Located in the suburb of Laurel, Capitol College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,592. Students borrow a median of $26,790 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $63,334. Set against $26,790 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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