by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/geography-and-environmental-studies/general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
University Of Florida Online earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in Florida. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. In-state tuition and fees average $3,876, while out-of-state students pay about $16,579. Value graduates carry a median of $17,784 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $43,438. That is a strong return on a $17,784 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Florida earned it the #2 place for value. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $58,388 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,669 median debt. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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