by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/energy-systems-maintenance-repair-tech/wind/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Cloud County Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value value schools in Kansas. Cloud County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Concordia. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,500. Typical student debt for value graduates is $12,839. Early-career value graduates make about $53,004. Set against $12,839 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.