by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/engineering/electrical-and-computer-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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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.
Our analysis ranked Suny College At Oswego the best value for a degree in value in New York. Located in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,825, while out-of-state students pay about $18,735. Value graduates carry a median of $25,163 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $41,899. That is a strong return on a $25,163 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Suny At Albany earned it the #2 place for value. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,601, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. Value graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $44,736. Set against $23,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Suny At Binghamton one of the best values for value. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,567, compared with $30,447 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $20,691 in student loans. Value graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $51,766 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.
Rochester Institute Of Technology is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,491. Early-career value graduates make about $63,515. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rochester Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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