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2026 Best Value Value Schools in North Carolina

1 Colleges in the United States
$22,113 Avg Student Debt
$68,758 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/human-centered-technology-design/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.

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2026 Best Value Value Schools in North Carolina

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Value Schools

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Our analysis ranked North Carolina State University At Raleigh the best value for a degree in value in North Carolina. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Value graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $59,622. Set against $22,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 top 1 ranked schools only.

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