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2027 Best Value General Studies Schools in Indiana

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,257 Avg Student Debt
$50,534 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Studies Badge [General Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/general-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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general studies students.

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2027 Best Value General Studies Schools in Indiana

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

Best Value General Studies Schools

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Indiana University Southeast tops our 2027 list of the best value general studies schools in Indiana. Located in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,424, compared with $22,811 for out-of-state students. General Studies graduates carry a median of $28,948 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Indiana University Southeast generally make around $43,463. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Southeast admits about 84% of applicants.

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Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN

Students looking for strong value in general studies will find it at Oakland City University, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Oakland City, Oakland City University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $27,900 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,266 to complete the general studies program here. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Oakland City University generally make around $62,655. That is a strong return on a $25,266 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global one of the best values for general studies. Set in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,648. General Studies graduates carry a median of $25,844 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global generally make around $43,637. Set against $25,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Grace College And Theological Seminary earned it the #4 place for general studies. Grace College And Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona Lake. In-state tuition and fees average $29,645. General Studies graduates carry a median of $21,211 in student loans. General Studies graduates of Grace College And Theological Seminary earn a median of $42,188 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,211 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Calumet College Of Saint Joseph came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general studies schools. Calumet College Of Saint Joseph is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Whiting. Students from in state pay about $23,850 in tuition and fees. General Studies graduates carry a median of $24,428 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Calumet College Of Saint Joseph generally make around $66,716. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Indiana Wesleyan University placed #6 among the best values for general studies. Located in the town of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $32,352 in tuition and fees. General Studies graduates carry a median of $25,844 in student loans. Early-career general studies graduates make about $43,637. Set against $25,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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

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