2026 Best Value Value Schools in Georgia
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/forensic-science-and-technology/) 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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Georgia
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
Our analysis ranked West Georgia Technical College the best value for a degree in value in Georgia. West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco. Students from in state pay about $3,410 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,978. Students borrow a median of $12,651 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn a median of $39,922 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,651 median debt.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $9,616 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $44,673. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Crescent Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Griffin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Students borrow a median of $17,619 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College generally make around $45,062. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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