2026 Best Value Insurance Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Insurance master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 100 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Insurance Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat Butler University this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Indianapolis, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,560. Typical Insurance student debt is $25,351. Median earnings reach $77,235 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Butler University report
You'll get strong value at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Insurance program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $73,792. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 45% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #3 on this year's best-value Insurance ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Akron, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,135, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,347 to complete their Insurance program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,600. That is a strong return on a $25,347 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%. See the full University Of Akron Main Campus profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida State University earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Tallahassee, FL. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Typical Insurance student debt is $21,500. Median earnings reach $61,675 ten years out. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants. Read more about Florida State University
A rank of #5 makes Boston University one of the best values in the United States. Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Boston University alumni report median earnings of $83,238 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants. Read the full report on Boston University
Olivet College landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Olivet, MI, Olivet College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,068. Students borrow a median of $24,710 to complete their Insurance program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,907. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Olivet College
Husson University came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Set in Bangor, ME, Husson University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,304. The median Insurance program debt is $27,735. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,025. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. More on Husson University
Saint Peters College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Jersey City, NJ, Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $42,552. Typical Insurance student debt is $22,969. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,815. Set against $22,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Saint Peters College profile
Cambridge College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Set in Boston, MA, Cambridge College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,378. Typical Insurance student debt is $29,776. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,998 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Cambridge College
University Of North Texas offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full University Of North Texas report
Mott Community College placed #11 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. More on Mott Community College
Gallaudet University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. More on Gallaudet University
Southern Methodist University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. More on Southern Methodist University
North Iowa Area Community College placed #14 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Get the full North Iowa Area Community College report
Kansas State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. See the full Kansas State University profile
Saint Josephs University placed #16 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. More on Saint Josephs University
Columbia University In The City Of New York offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report
Lorain County Community College landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Lorain County Community College profile
University Of Louisiana Monroe landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Louisiana Monroe profile
Northwood University Michigan came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Northwood University Michigan
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. More on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Rio Salado College placed #22 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Read more about Rio Salado College
Columbus Technical College placed #23 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Read the full report on Columbus Technical College
Illinois State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Read more about Illinois State University
University Of Houston Downtown placed #25 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Houston Downtown
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Insurance Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
University Of Mississippi Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile
Kent State University At East Liverpool offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Kent State University At East Liverpool report
Santa Monica College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. More on Santa Monica College
Florida Atlantic University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University
Franklin University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. More on Franklin University
Kent State University At Geauga ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. See the full Kent State University At Geauga profile
University Of Hartford ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. See the full University Of Hartford profile
North Arkansas College placed #33 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Get the full North Arkansas College report
University Of Mount Union offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full University Of Mount Union report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Harper College
Harper College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. See the full Harper College profile
Georgia Perimeter College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Georgia Perimeter College
Northeast Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Get the full Northeast Community College report
Wichita State University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Wichita State University
Indiana State University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Indiana State University
Mesa Community College placed #41 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. More on Mesa Community College
University Of Central Oklahoma landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Central Oklahoma
Bismarck State College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about Bismarck State College
Los Angeles Pierce College placed #44 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. More on Los Angeles Pierce College
Collin County Community College District ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Read more about Collin County Community College District
Cuny Kingsborough Community College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Read the full report on Cuny Kingsborough Community College
Kent State University At Ashtabula ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. Read more about Kent State University At Ashtabula
High Plains Technology Center landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about High Plains Technology Center
Cumberland County College placed #49 among the best-value Insurance schools in the United States. Get the full Cumberland County College report
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Insurance schools. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile
Related Insurance Value Rankings
Explore other degree levels:
- Best Value Insurance Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Insurance Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Insurance Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 100 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.