2027 Best Value Disability Studies Schools
[Disability Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/disability-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value disability studies schools.
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Finding the Best Value Disability Studies School for You
Where you study disability studies affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Disability Studies Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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2027 Best Value Disability Studies Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the disability studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Disability Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of California Los Angeles the best value for a degree in disability studies in the United States. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete the disability studies program here. Soon after graduation, disability studies degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $37,581. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Illinois At Chicago one of the best values for disability studies. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago. Students from in state pay about $15,949 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. Students borrow a median of $19,448 to complete the disability studies program here. Disability Studies graduates of University Of Illinois At Chicago earn a median of $33,366 early in their careers. Set against $19,448 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Nassau Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value disability studies schools. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,330, while out-of-state students pay about $12,130. Students borrow a median of $11,850 to complete the disability studies program here. Early-career disability studies graduates make about $38,734. That is a strong return on a $11,850 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Georgia one of the best values for disability studies. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Disability Studies graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Soon after graduation, disability studies degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $53,546. That is a strong return on a $21,792 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arizona State University earned it the #5 place for disability studies. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the disability studies program here. Soon after graduation, disability studies degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $40,719. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value disability studies schools. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete the disability studies program here. Soon after graduation, disability studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $28,841. That is a strong return on a $19,750 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Arizona ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value disability studies schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for disability studies graduates is $25,219. Early-career disability studies graduates make about $26,875. That is a strong return on a $25,219 median debt. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
Gallaudet University placed #8 among the best values for disability studies. Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $19,654. Typical student debt for disability studies graduates is $28,125. Soon after graduation, disability studies degree recipients from Gallaudet University generally make around $44,489. Set against $28,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Gallaudet University admits about 58% of applicants.
University Of Maine earned the #9 position for value in disability studies this year. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical student debt for disability studies graduates is $25,984. Early-career disability studies graduates make about $47,975. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
University Of Iowa landed the #10 spot for disability studies value this year. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the disability studies program here. Early-career disability studies graduates make about $34,216. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.
Virginia Commonwealth University earned the #11 position for value in disability studies this year. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the disability studies program here. Disability Studies graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $29,607 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #12 spot for disability studies value this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Disability Studies graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Disability Studies graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #13 position for value in disability studies this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,469 to complete the disability studies program here. Early-career disability studies graduates make about $56,926. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Depaul University placed #14 among the best values for disability studies. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,405. Typical student debt for disability studies graduates is $27,000. Early-career disability studies graduates make about $18,029. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Syracuse University landed the #15 spot for disability studies value this year. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Disability Studies graduates carry a median of $22,903 in student loans. Early-career disability studies graduates make about $18,854. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Syracuse University admits about 46% of applicants.
American University earned the #16 position for value in disability studies this year. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Typical student debt for disability studies graduates is $25,000. Early-career disability studies graduates make about $46,206. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 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).
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