by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/health-care-professions/medicine/osteopathic-medicine-osteopathy/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.
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Pikeville College earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the town of Pikeville, Pikeville College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $24,850 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,966 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Pikeville College earn a median of $61,506 early in their careers. Set against $22,966 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
William Carey University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Students borrow a median of $25,079 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of William Carey University earn a median of $46,292 early in their careers. Set against $25,079 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. William Carey University admits about 60% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Lincoln Memorial University one of the best values for value. Set in the town of Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $26,938 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $20,693 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $61,666. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lincoln Memorial University admits about 63% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Campbell University one of the best values for value. Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buies Creek. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,600. Value graduates carry a median of $23,641 in student loans. Value graduates of Campbell University earn a median of $61,520 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,641 median debt. Campbell University admits about 87% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Liberty University, which ranked #5. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Value graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Value graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $61,144 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Nova Southeastern University came in at #6 for value in value this year. Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. In-state tuition and fees average $38,700. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $61,451. Set against $25,021 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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