2026 Best Value Other Statistics Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Statistics programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 52 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile 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 Other Statistics Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Our analysis found Dartmouth College to be the best-value Other Statistics school in the United States. Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit school based in Hanover, NH. Students from in state pay about $68,019 in tuition and fees. The median Other Statistics program debt is $19,000. Dartmouth College alumni report median earnings of $97,434 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Dartmouth College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Carnegie Mellon University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $114,862. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carnegie Mellon University has an acceptance rate of 12%. Read more about Carnegie Mellon University
Out of the 52 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Notre Dame landed the #3 spot. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. The median Other Statistics program debt is $19,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $99,980. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. University Of Notre Dame has an acceptance rate of 11%. Get the full University Of Notre Dame report
Out of the 52 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Georgia State University landed the #4 spot. Set in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Statistics student debt is $26,091. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,384. That is a strong return on a $26,091 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted. More on Georgia State University
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Other Statistics ranking in the United States. Located in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete their Other Statistics program here. Virginia Commonwealth University alumni report median earnings of $58,128 a decade after entry. Set against $23,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Virginia Commonwealth University has an acceptance rate of 93%. Read the full report on Virginia Commonwealth University
University Of Northern Colorado offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Greeley, CO, University Of Northern Colorado is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,901, with out-of-state students paying around $26,979. Students borrow a median of $23,974 to complete their Other Statistics program here. University Of Northern Colorado alumni report median earnings of $52,231 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,974 median debt. University Of Northern Colorado has an acceptance rate of 86%. Get the full University Of Northern Colorado report
Emory University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,280. Typical Other Statistics student debt is $19,431. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $80,137. That is a strong return on a $19,431 median debt. Emory University admits about 11% of applicants. See the full Emory University profile
Rutgers University Camden came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in Camden, NJ, Rutgers University Camden is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,764, compared with $37,276 for out-of-state students. Rutgers University Camden Other Statistics students take on a median of $24,577 in debt. Rutgers University Camden alumni report median earnings of $74,479 a decade after entry. Set against $24,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%. Read more about Rutgers University Camden
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete their Other Statistics program here. Median earnings reach $66,125 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,958 median debt. The acceptance rate is 58%. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Located in Charlotte, NC, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,239, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. Typical Other Statistics student debt is $23,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,289 ten years after entry. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Rutgers University Newark landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Newark, NJ. Students from in state pay about $17,250 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,762. Rutgers University Newark Other Statistics students take on a median of $25,065 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,479. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rutgers University Newark admits about 71% of applicants. Read the full report on Rutgers University Newark
New York University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Typical Other Statistics student debt is $21,897. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,509. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. New York University has an acceptance rate of 9%. Read the full report on New York University
The University Of Montana came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Set in Missoula, MT, The University Of Montana is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. The median Other Statistics program debt is $24,342. Median earnings reach $44,511 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,342 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. More on The University Of Montana
Arizona State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Arizona State University Other Statistics students take on a median of $21,842 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,668 ten years after entry. Set against $21,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants. More on Arizona State University
University Of Rochester offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,080 in tuition and fees. The median Other Statistics program debt is $21,517. Median earnings reach $79,042 ten years out. Set against $21,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
Worcester Polytechnic Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Worcester, MA, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $60,765. Graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $103,470. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of 60%. See the full Worcester Polytechnic Institute profile
Fordham University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,470. The median Other Statistics program debt is $24,625. Graduates go on to earn a median of $85,569 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,625 median debt. Fordham University admits about 59% of applicants. Read more about Fordham University
Siena College
Siena College placed #18 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. Read the full report on Siena College
University Of Mary placed #19 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Mary
Monmouth College
Monmouth College placed #20 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. More on Monmouth College
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany placed #21 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. More on Suny At Albany
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Eastern Kentucky University
Oklahoma Baptist University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Oklahoma Baptist University
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana
American University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. See the full American University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Statistics Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Saint Marys College Of California placed #26 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. See the full Saint Marys College Of California profile
Webster University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Webster University profile
Coppin State University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. More on Coppin State University
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
Grinnell College
Grinnell College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Grinnell College
Barnard College
Barnard College landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Barnard College
Hamilton College
Hamilton College placed #32 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. More on Hamilton College
Whitman College
Whitman College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Whitman College report
Columbus State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. More on Columbus State University
Chatham University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Chatham University report
Saint Xavier University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. See the full Saint Xavier University profile
Felician College
Felician College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Felician College report
The University Of Alabama came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. See the full The University Of Alabama profile
Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Northwestern Oklahoma State University
University Of Central Oklahoma landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Central Oklahoma report
Oklahoma Christian University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Read more about Oklahoma Christian University
Carroll College
Carroll College placed #42 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. Read the full report on Carroll College
Johns Hopkins University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Johns Hopkins University
Suny At Fredonia
Suny At Fredonia placed #44 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. Get the full Suny At Fredonia report
Chapman University offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Chapman University profile
University Of Nevada Las Vegas landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Boston University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. See the full Boston University profile
Kean University
Kean University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Read the full report on Kean University
University Of Denver came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Denver
Anderson University Indiana landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Anderson University Indiana
Best Value Other Statistics Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Other Statistics Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 52 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).
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