2026 Best Value Medieval Studies Schools
Looking for the best-value Medieval Studies programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 57 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh 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 evaluated schools to produce 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 Medieval Studies Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Medieval Studies programs schools in the United States. Based in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. The median Medieval Studies program debt is $24,161. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,021. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Tech University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Texas Tech University Medieval Studies students take on a median of $24,271 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,454. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas Tech University has an acceptance rate of 73%. Read the full report on Texas Tech University
You'll get strong value at Yale University, which ranked #4 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Haven, CT. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,250. The median Medieval Studies program debt is $14,357. Median earnings reach $100,533 ten years out. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%. Read more about Yale University
You'll get strong value at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #5 this year. Set in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $74,479 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,120 median debt. The acceptance rate is 58%. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Typical Medieval Studies student debt is $24,958. Median earnings reach $66,125 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Typical Medieval Studies student debt is $21,813. Median earnings reach $73,792 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. About 45% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
University Of Iowa came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. University Of Iowa is a public school based in Iowa City, IA. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. University Of Iowa Medieval Studies students take on a median of $24,463 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,762. That is a strong return on a $24,463 median debt. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Iowa report
Arizona State University placed #9 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,668. That is a strong return on a $21,842 median debt. Arizona State University has an acceptance rate of 90%. Get the full Arizona State University report
Western Michigan University placed #10 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. The median Medieval Studies program debt is $27,981. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,562. Set against $27,981 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants. See the full Western Michigan University profile
University Of Notre Dame ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,025. The median Medieval Studies program debt is $19,891. University Of Notre Dame alumni report median earnings of $99,980 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,891 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Notre Dame report
Rice University placed #12 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Set in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,247. Typical Medieval Studies student debt is $11,904. Graduates go on to earn a median of $89,718 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rice University has an acceptance rate of 8%. Read the full report on Rice University
University Of California Santa Barbara placed #13 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Set in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,444, while out-of-state students pay about $47,332. Typical Medieval Studies student debt is $15,501. Median earnings reach $74,915 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,501 median debt. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of California Santa Barbara profile
Suny At Binghamton landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Suny At Binghamton is a public school based in Vestal, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,567, while out-of-state students pay about $30,447. Graduates carry a median of $20,691 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $80,596. Set against $20,691 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 39%. Read the full report on Suny At Binghamton
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public school based in Amherst, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. University Of Massachusetts Amherst alumni report median earnings of $71,631 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,234 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete their Medieval Studies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $83,648. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Southern Methodist University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,040. Southern Methodist University Medieval Studies students take on a median of $20,712 in debt. Median earnings reach $78,354 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,712 median debt. Southern Methodist University admits about 63% of applicants. See the full Southern Methodist University profile
University Of Oregon ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. University Of Oregon is a public school based in Eugene, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. The median Medieval Studies program debt is $22,034. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,324 ten years after entry. Set against $22,034 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Oregon
Fordham University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,470. Typical Medieval Studies student debt is $25,643. Graduates go on to earn a median of $85,569 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,643 median debt. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. More on Fordham University
Duke University
Duke University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read the full report on Duke University
Claremont Mckenna College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Claremont Mckenna College
Pomona College
Pomona College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Pomona College
Sewanee The University Of The South ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Sewanee The University Of The South profile
Harvard University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Harvard University
University Of Connecticut landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
Georgetown University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. See the full Georgetown University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Medieval Studies Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Northwestern University placed #26 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Northwestern University
Catholic University Of America ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Catholic University Of America profile
Hanover College
Hanover College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. More on Hanover College
Wesleyan University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Wesleyan University
Tulane University Of Louisiana offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. More on Tulane University Of Louisiana
Washington And Lee University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Get the full Washington And Lee University report
University Of Louisville came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Louisville
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Augsburg College
Augsburg College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Augsburg College
Dickinson College placed #35 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Dickinson College
Mount Holyoke College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. More on Mount Holyoke College
Columbus State University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Columbus State University
Swarthmore College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Swarthmore College
University Of Minnesota Morris ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read more about University Of Minnesota Morris
The University Of Tennessee offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee
Ohio State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
Lycoming College
Lycoming College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Lycoming College profile
University Of Kansas came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Kansas profile
University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Missouri Kansas City report
Cuny City College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. See the full Cuny City College profile
Wellesley College placed #46 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Wellesley College report
Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Saint Louis University Main Campus
University Of Chicago came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Chicago profile
St Olaf College
St Olaf College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on St Olaf College
Brown University
Brown University placed #50 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Brown University
Best Value Medieval Studies Schools by Degree Level
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 57 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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