2027 Best Value Science, Technology & Society Schools in the Southeast Region

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among science, technology & society schools in the Southeast Region. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,484. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete the science, technology & society program here. Science, Technology & Society graduates of Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn a median of $40,297 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value science, technology & society schools. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,373, with out-of-state students paying around $20,851. Typical student debt for science, technology & society graduates is $24,323. Science, Technology & Society graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $42,682 early in their careers. Set against $24,323 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value science, technology & society schools. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete the science, technology & society program here. Soon after graduation, science, technology & society degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Set against $13,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value science, technology & society schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Typical student debt for science, technology & society graduates is $24,000. Science, Technology & Society graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $43,150 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Students looking for strong value in science, technology & society will find it at James Madison University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Science, Technology & Society graduates carry a median of $23,875 in student loans. Soon after graduation, science, technology & society degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $54,235. Set against $23,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.