2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Far Western Region
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/business-analytics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Far Western Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
California State University Northridge tops our 2027 list of the best value value schools in the Far Western Region. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,458 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,058 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $16,202 in student loans. Value graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of $48,437 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,202 median debt. California State University Northridge admits about 93% of applicants.
California State University Sacramento came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. California State University Sacramento is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. Students from in state pay about $8,018 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,618. Value graduates carry a median of $17,492 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from California State University Sacramento generally make around $49,907. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Portland State University earned it the #3 place for value. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,475. Early-career value graduates make about $47,717. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Portland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. Students from in state pay about $12,161 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. Typical student debt for value graduates is $19,273. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo generally make around $61,010. Set against $19,273 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 31%.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at University Of Nevada Reno, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,578, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $19,918. Value graduates of University Of Nevada Reno earn a median of $50,691 early in their careers. Set against $19,918 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
University Of The Pacific placed #6 among the best values for value. Located in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $57,080 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $23,514. Value graduates of University Of The Pacific earn a median of $77,022 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,514 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Oregon University earned the #7 position for value in value this year. Located in the town of La Grande, Eastern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,184, with out-of-state students paying around $24,729. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,765. Value graduates of Eastern Oregon University earn a median of $43,041 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,765 median debt. Eastern Oregon University admits about 98% of applicants.
University Of San Diego placed #8 among the best values for value. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,486. Students borrow a median of $23,795 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of University Of San Diego earn a median of $68,281 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,795 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Menlo College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Menlo College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Atherton. Students from in state pay about $53,630 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $24,686. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Menlo College generally make around $60,211. Set against $24,686 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
George Fox University placed #10 among the best values for value. Located in the town of Newberg, George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,320. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,324. Early-career value graduates make about $52,898. That is a strong return on a $25,324 median debt. George Fox University admits about 94% of applicants.
University Of Southern California landed the #11 spot for value value this year. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $75,677. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 10%.
California Institute Of Arts And Technology placed #12 among the best values for value. Set in the suburb of National City, California Institute Of Arts And Technology is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $22,270 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $21,696 in student loans. Value graduates of California Institute Of Arts And Technology earn a median of $48,778 early in their careers.
Gonzaga University landed the #13 spot for value value this year. Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,188 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Gonzaga University generally make around $58,733. Set against $25,188 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Gonzaga University admits about 82% of applicants.
University Of San Francisco ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $60,522 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $23,935 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of San Francisco generally make around $65,223. That is a strong return on a $23,935 median debt. The acceptance rate is 62%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 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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