by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-science/general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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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.
For return on investment in value, no school beat College Of Charleston this year. College Of Charleston is a large public school located in the city of Charleston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,978, while out-of-state students pay about $38,296. Typical student debt for value graduates is $24,733. Early-career value graduates make about $40,222. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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