2027 Best Value Data Visualization Schools
[Data Visualization](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/data-visualization/) 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 4 schools to find the best return on investment for data visualization students.
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Finding the Best Value Data Visualization School for You
The data visualization program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. To help, we created our Best Value Data Visualization Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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We offer a number of rankings, including this Best Value Data Visualization Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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2027 Best Value Data Visualization Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the data visualization degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Data Visualization Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Washington Bothell Campus the best value for a degree in data visualization in the United States. Set in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,919, while out-of-state students pay about $43,155. Typical student debt for data visualization graduates is $15,807. Soon after graduation, data visualization degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus generally make around $65,492. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value data visualization schools. New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Newark. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,974, compared with $37,664 for out-of-state students. Data Visualization graduates carry a median of $24,755 in student loans. Soon after graduation, data visualization degree recipients from New Jersey Institute Of Technology generally make around $71,549. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New Jersey Institute Of Technology admits about 65% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of South Carolina Columbia one of the best values for data visualization. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Data Visualization graduates carry a median of $24,537 in student loans. Data Visualization graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $53,623 early in their careers. Set against $24,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in data visualization will find it at Carnegie Mellon University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Data Visualization graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Soon after graduation, data visualization degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 12%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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