2026 Best Value Value Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
Our analysis ranked South Georgia Technical College the best value for a degree in value in the Southeast Region. Set in the town of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,992, with out-of-state students paying around $7,202. Typical student debt for value graduates is $10,423. Value graduates of South Georgia Technical College earn a median of $40,497 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,423 median debt.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. Set in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,410, with out-of-state students paying around $5,978. Typical student debt for value graduates is $12,651. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from West Georgia Technical College generally make around $39,922. That is a strong return on a $12,651 median debt.
North Georgia Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. Located in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,330, compared with $5,898 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $12,279 in student loans. Value graduates of North Georgia Technical College earn a median of $34,133 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,279 median debt.
Indian River State College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. Set in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,764, while out-of-state students pay about $10,201. Typical student debt for value graduates is $10,492. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Indian River State College generally make around $44,082. Set against $10,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ashland Community And Technical College earned it the #5 place for value. Ashland Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Ashland. Students from in state pay about $4,728 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,432. Students borrow a median of $13,485 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $27,379. That is a strong return on a $13,485 median debt.
Ogeechee Technical College placed #6 among the best values for value. Set in the town of Statesboro, Ogeechee Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,388 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,956. Typical student debt for value graduates is $11,894. Value graduates of Ogeechee Technical College earn a median of $35,521 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Gateway Community And Technical College earned the #7 position for value in value this year. Set in the suburb of Florence, Gateway Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,728, with out-of-state students paying around $6,432. Students borrow a median of $11,611 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Gateway Community And Technical College generally make around $46,993. Set against $11,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cleveland State Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. Cleveland State Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Cleveland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,762, while out-of-state students pay about $17,746. Typical student debt for value graduates is $8,742. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Cleveland State Community College generally make around $40,513. That is a strong return on a $8,742 median debt.
Centura College Norfolk earned the #9 position for value in value this year. Centura College Norfolk is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Norfolk. In-state tuition and fees average $16,637. Students borrow a median of $15,488 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Centura College Norfolk generally make around $23,861. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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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 · 46 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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