by our College Data Analytics TeamBest programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for best students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Charter Oak State College, our #1 school for best. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. About 100% of students finish within six years. About 27 best degrees were awarded at Charter Oak State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $68,956 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Charter Oak State College
University Of New Haven came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 best degrees were awarded at University Of New Haven in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $47,026 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full best details for University Of New Haven
A rank of #3 makes Worcester State University one of the top schools for best. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Worcester State University awarded about 67 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $41,132 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,953 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Worcester State University
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
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