by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/general/) 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Cuny Bernard M Baruch College the best value for a degree in value in New York. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,464, compared with $15,414 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $11,691. Early-career value graduates make about $61,459. That is a strong return on a $11,691 median debt. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Suny College At Buffalo one of the best values for value. Located in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,533 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,653 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,257 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suny College At Buffalo generally make around $39,412. Set against $25,257 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
A rank of #3 makes Suny College At Plattsburgh one of the best values for value. Suny College At Plattsburgh is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Plattsburgh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,035, with out-of-state students paying around $18,945. Students borrow a median of $24,217 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Suny College At Plattsburgh earn a median of $38,328 early in their careers. Set against $24,217 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny College At Plattsburgh admits about 78% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Clarkson University one of the best values for value. Set in the town of Potsdam, Clarkson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $59,398 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,566. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Clarkson University generally make around $74,144. Set against $26,566 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville. Students from in state pay about $42,432 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Long Island University C W Post Campus generally make around $61,547. That is a strong return on a $25,211 median debt. Long Island University C W Post Campus admits about 86% of applicants.
Siena College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,805. Students borrow a median of $26,656 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Siena College earn a median of $44,535 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,656 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #7 spot for value value this year. Set in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,078 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $24,975 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $77,378. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Syracuse University earned the #8 position for value in value this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $65,528 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. Value graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. Set against $26,130 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%.
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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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