by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/cybersecurity-defense/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 2 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.
Regent University earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,650. Typical student debt for value graduates is $29,451. Value graduates of Regent University earn a median of $67,561 early in their careers. Set against $29,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Regent University admits about 38% of applicants.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $60,004. Set against $23,393 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University admits about 55% 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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