by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/energy-systems-maintenance-repair-tech/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Colby Community College the best value for a degree in value in Kansas. Located in the town of Colby, Colby Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,140, while out-of-state students pay about $5,830. Value graduates carry a median of $14,796 in student loans. Value graduates of Colby Community College earn a median of $40,598 early in their careers. Set against $14,796 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Cloud County Community College, which ranked #2. Cloud County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Concordia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, with out-of-state students paying around $4,500. Value graduates carry a median of $12,839 in student loans. Value graduates of Cloud County Community College earn a median of $53,004 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.