by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Fox Valley Technical College, our #1 best value for value in Wisconsin. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $17,000. Early-career value graduates make about $35,887. Set against $17,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $46,673. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Platteville earned it the #3 place for value. Set in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,603. Students borrow a median of $24,780 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn a median of $38,013 early in their careers. Set against $24,780 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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