2026 Best Value Medieval Studies Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Our analysis found Yale University to be the best-value Medieval Studies school in the United States. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Haven, CT. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete their Medieval Studies program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $100,533. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Yale University

#2

University Of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Out of the 57 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Notre Dame landed the #2 spot. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,025. Typical Medieval Studies student debt is $19,891. Median earnings reach $99,980 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,891 median debt. University Of Notre Dame has an acceptance rate of 11%. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame

#3

Brown University

Out of the 57 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Brown University landed the #3 spot. Get the full Brown University report

#4

Texas Tech University

Out of the 57 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #4 spot. Read more about Texas Tech University

#5

Dickinson College

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Dickinson College earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on Dickinson College

#6

Fordham University

Fordham University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Fordham University profile

#7

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Western Michigan University profile

#8

University Of California Santa Barbara

University Of California Santa Barbara landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of California Santa Barbara

#9

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile

#10

Washington And Lee University

Washington And Lee University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read more about Washington And Lee University

#11

Harvard University

Harvard University placed #11 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Harvard University

#12

Tulane University Of Louisiana

Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Get the full Tulane University Of Louisiana report

#13

Claremont Mckenna College

Claremont Mckenna College placed #13 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Claremont Mckenna College

#14

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

#15

Georgetown University

Georgetown University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Georgetown University

#16

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Southern Methodist University

#17

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#18

Suny At Binghamton

Suny At Binghamton offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Suny At Binghamton report

#19

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Oregon

#20

Columbus State University

Columbus State University landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Columbus State University

#21

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. More on Wesleyan University

#22

Rice University

Rice University placed #22 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Rice University

#23

The University Of Tennessee

The University Of Tennessee landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about The University Of Tennessee

#24

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus

#25

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about Mount Holyoke College

#26

Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University placed #26 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Ohio Wesleyan University

#27

Cuny City College

Cuny City College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Cuny City College profile

#28

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full University Of Kansas profile

#29

Arizona State University

Arizona State University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Arizona State University

#30

Duke University

Duke University placed #30 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Duke University

#31

University Of Chicago

University Of Chicago came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Chicago

#32

University Of Louisville

University Of Louisville ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. More on University Of Louisville

#33

Sewanee The University Of The South

Sewanee The University Of The South ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. More on Sewanee The University Of The South

#34

University Of Missouri Kansas City

University Of Missouri Kansas City placed #34 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Missouri Kansas City

#35

Wellesley College

Wellesley College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Wellesley College report

#36

Pomona College

Pomona College placed #36 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. See the full Pomona College profile

#37

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report

#38

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Pennsylvania State University Main Campus profile

#39

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #39 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile

#40

Northwestern University

Northwestern University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. More on Northwestern University

#41

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center report

#42

Hanover College

Hanover College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Hanover College report

#43

Lycoming College

Lycoming College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Lycoming College profile

#44

Cornell University

Cornell University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. More on Cornell University

#45

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #45 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Saint Louis University Main Campus report

#46

University Of Connecticut

University Of Connecticut ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut

#47

Augsburg College

Augsburg College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full Augsburg College profile

#48

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full University Of Iowa report

#49

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Carnegie Mellon University

#50

Vassar College

Vassar College placed #50 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Vassar College