by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 1 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
University Of Vermont tops our 2027 list of the best value value schools in Vermont. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. Value graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $44,588. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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