by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-networking/cloud-computing/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in value, no school beat El Centro College this year. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,730, with out-of-state students paying around $6,900. Students borrow a median of $13,417 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from El Centro College generally make around $45,650. That is a strong return on a $13,417 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Victoria College one of the best values for value. Located in the city of Victoria, Victoria College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,976, while out-of-state students pay about $5,328. Value graduates carry a median of $10,910 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Victoria College generally make around $50,201. Set against $10,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northwest Vista College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Northwest Vista College is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,412, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,189 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Northwest Vista College generally make around $29,349. That is a strong return on a $9,189 median debt.
Laredo Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Laredo, Laredo Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,300, while out-of-state students pay about $5,748. Typical student debt for value graduates is $6,000. Value graduates of Laredo Community College earn a median of $41,354 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Collin County Community College District, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,014, with out-of-state students paying around $6,064. Students borrow a median of $9,716 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Collin County Community College District generally make around $42,177. Set against $9,716 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Blinn College came in at #6 for value in value this year. Blinn College is a very large public school located in the town of Brenham. Students from in state pay about $4,890 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,370. Students borrow a median of $16,465 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Blinn College earn a median of $43,408 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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