2027 Best Value Value Schools in Georgia
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2027 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
For return on investment in value, no school beat West Georgia Technical College this year. West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,410, compared with $5,978 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,651 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from West Georgia Technical College generally make around $39,922. Set against $12,651 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Marietta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Typical student debt for value graduates is $9,616. Value graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn a median of $44,673 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Southern Crescent Technical College, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Value graduates carry a median of $17,619 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $45,062. That is a strong return on a $17,619 median debt.
Savannah State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Savannah State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Savannah. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,750, compared with $19,043 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $31,576 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Savannah State University generally make around $34,489. That is a strong return on a $31,576 median debt.
Kennesaw State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Value graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $53,824. That is a strong return on a $27,004 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Albany State University placed #6 among the best values for value. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,656, compared with $17,008 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $28,158 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $47,466. Set against $28,158 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Georgia Southern University landed the #7 spot for value value this year. Georgia Southern University is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $45,531. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia Military College Milledgeville landed the #8 spot for value value this year. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,605. Students borrow a median of $13,587 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Georgia Military College Milledgeville generally make around $29,788. Set against $13,587 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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