2027 Best Value Ancient Studies/Civilization Schools
[Ancient Studies/Civilization](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/classical-ancient-studies/ancient-studies-civilization/) 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 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value ancient studies/civilization schools.
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Finding the Best Value Ancient Studies/Civilization School for You
The ancient studies/civilization program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we developed our Best Value Ancient Studies/Civilization Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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2027 Best Value Ancient Studies/Civilization Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in ancient studies/civilization, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Ancient Studies/Civilization Schools
Our analysis ranked Vanderbilt University the best value for a degree in ancient studies/civilization in the United States. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Ancient Studies/civilization graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Early-career ancient studies/civilization graduates make about $77,997. Set against $13,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 6%.
Students looking for strong value in ancient studies/civilization will find it at University Of Iowa, which ranked #2. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete the ancient studies/civilization program here. Soon after graduation, ancient studies/civilization degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $57,375. That is a strong return on a $24,463 median debt. University Of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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