[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/financial-analytics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington tops our 2026 list of the best value value schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,277 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,152. Students borrow a median of $23,013 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $46,164. Set against $23,013 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington admits about 64% of applicants.