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2026 Best Value Housing Bachelor’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
$20,211 Avg Student Debt
$56,774 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Housing Bachelor's Degree Badge [Housing](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/human-environments-housing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value housing schools.

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2026 Best Value Housing Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in housing, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Housing Schools

1

Cuny New York City College Of Technology earned the #1 spot for value among housing schools in the United States. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,332 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,282. Typical student debt for housing graduates is $11,492. Housing graduates of Cuny New York City College Of Technology earn a median of $64,192 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #2 place for housing. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Housing graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Housing graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $44,316 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

3

Students looking for strong value in housing will find it at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Typical student debt for housing graduates is $12,184. Soon after graduation, housing degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $67,737. Set against $12,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.

4

A rank of #4 makes Missouri State University Springfield one of the best values for housing. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for housing graduates is $26,411. Housing graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $40,324 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Students looking for strong value in housing will find it at Bob Jones University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $22,892 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,497 to complete the housing program here. Housing graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $40,538 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,497 median debt.

6

Ohio University Main Campus placed #6 among the best values for housing. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Typical student debt for housing graduates is $25,683. Early-career housing graduates make about $38,637. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

Other Housing Degree Levels

Explore the best-value housing schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Housing
Associate's Degrees in Housing
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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