by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 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.
Rose State College earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in Oklahoma. Set in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,030 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. Typical student debt for value graduates is $10,286. Value graduates of Rose State College earn a median of $58,988 early in their careers. Set against $10,286 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeastern State University earned it the #2 place for value. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,810, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. Typical student debt for value graduates is $23,465. Early-career value graduates make about $49,353. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Oklahoma State University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $59,230. Set against $22,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Central Oklahoma earned it the #4 place for value. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Students borrow a median of $23,350 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $38,710. That is a strong return on a $23,350 median debt. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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