by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-programming/computer-game-programming/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in value, no school beat Atlantic Cape Community College this year. Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,594, compared with $8,350 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,002 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $37,141. That is a strong return on a $12,002 median debt.
Suny College Of Technology At Canton is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Canton, Suny College Of Technology At Canton is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,742 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,769. Typical student debt for value graduates is $23,640. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suny College Of Technology At Canton generally make around $46,515. That is a strong return on a $23,640 median debt. Suny College Of Technology At Canton admits about 92% of applicants.
Wilmington University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. Set in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,630 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,054 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Wilmington University generally make around $35,551. Set against $26,054 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Long Island University C W Post Campus one of the best values for value. Set in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $42,432 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,211. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Long Island University C W Post Campus generally make around $61,547. That is a strong return on a $25,211 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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