2026 Best Value Classical Ancient Studies Master’s Degree Schools

#1

New York University

New York, NY

Leading the list is New York University, our #1 best-value Classical Ancient Studies school in the United States. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $21,897. New York University alumni report median earnings of $82,509 a decade after entry. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full New York University report

#2

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Classical Ancient Studies ranking in the United States. Based in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $17,074. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $83,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted. More on Tufts University

#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 makes Boston University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Boston University alumni report median earnings of $83,238 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%. Read more about Boston University

#5

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #5 on this year's best-value Classical Ancient Studies ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor alumni report median earnings of $83,648 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor has an acceptance rate of 16%. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

#5

Wellesley College

Wellesley College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Classical Ancient Studies ranking in the United States. Read more about Wellesley College

#6

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

#7

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Wesleyan University profile

#8

Baylor University

Baylor University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Baylor University

#9

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #9 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison

#10

Brown University

Brown University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. More on Brown University

#11

Cornell College

Cornell College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Cornell College report

#12

St Olaf College

St Olaf College placed #12 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full St Olaf College profile

#13

Calvin College

Calvin College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Calvin College

#14

Emory University

Emory University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Emory University

#15

John Carroll University

John Carroll University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about John Carroll University

#16

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley

#17

Butler University

Butler University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about Butler University

#18

Lehigh University

Lehigh University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Lehigh University

#19

Depauw University

Depauw University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. More on Depauw University

#20

Creighton University

Creighton University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about Creighton University

#21

Villanova University

Villanova University placed #21 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Villanova University

#22

Knox College

Knox College placed #22 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Knox College

#23

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report

#24

George Washington University

George Washington University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full George Washington University profile

#25

Hanover College

Hanover College came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Hanover College

#26

Andrews University

Andrews University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Andrews University report

#27

University Of Maryland Baltimore County

University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore County report

#28

Furman University

Furman University placed #28 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full Furman University profile

#29

College Of Saint Benedict

College Of Saint Benedict landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on College Of Saint Benedict

#30

Concordia University Wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. More on Concordia University Wisconsin

#31

Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College placed #31 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Saint Anselm College report

#32

Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Case Western Reserve University

#33

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Swarthmore College

#34

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of California Irvine report

#35

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Florida Atlantic University profile

#36

Fordham University

Fordham University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Fordham University report

#37

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools. See the full University Of California Davis profile

#38

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools. See the full Kalamazoo College profile

#39

Randolph Macon College

Randolph Macon College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. See the full Randolph Macon College profile

#40

Barnard College

Barnard College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. More on Barnard College

#41

Rowan University

Rowan University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on Rowan University

#42

Vassar College

Vassar College placed #42 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full Vassar College profile

#43

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Loyola Marymount University

#44

Haverford College

Haverford College placed #44 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. More on Haverford College

#45

Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about Saint Johns University

#46

Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College placed #46 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Dartmouth College report

#47

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #47 among the best-value Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln

#48

Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full Ohio Wesleyan University profile

#49

Lycoming College

Lycoming College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. More on Lycoming College

#50

Hampshire College

Hampshire College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Hampshire College