2026 Best Value Medieval Studies Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Leading the list is Yale University, our #1 best-value Medieval Studies school in the United States. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Haven, CT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. 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. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Yale University report

#2

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Fordham University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bronx, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,470. Fordham University Medieval Studies students take on a median of $25,643 in debt. Fordham University alumni report median earnings of $85,569 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,643 median debt. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted. See the full Fordham University profile

#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Medieval Studies ranking in the United States. Western Michigan University is a public school based in Kalamazoo, MI. Students from in state pay about $15,987 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Typical Medieval Studies student debt is $27,981. Median earnings reach $53,562 ten years out. 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

#4

University Of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

You'll get strong value at University Of Notre Dame, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,025. Graduates carry a median of $19,891 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $99,980. That is a strong return on a $19,891 median debt. University Of Notre Dame has an acceptance rate of 11%. See the full University Of Notre Dame profile

#5

Harvard University

You'll get strong value at Harvard University, which ranked #5 this year. More on Harvard University

#6

Hanover College

Hanover College placed #6 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. See the full Hanover College profile

#7

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read more about University Of Iowa

#8

St Olaf College

St Olaf College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Get the full St Olaf College report

#9

University Of Missouri Kansas City

University Of Missouri Kansas City ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Get the full University Of Missouri Kansas City report

#10

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#11

Augsburg College

Augsburg College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. See the full Augsburg College profile

#12

Smith College

Smith College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full Smith College report

#13

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

#14

The University Of Tennessee

The University Of Tennessee landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report

#15

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Mount Holyoke College report

#16

Vassar College

Vassar College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on Vassar College

#17

Rice University

Rice University placed #17 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Rice University

#18

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

#19

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile

#20

Dickinson College

Dickinson College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Dickinson College report

#21

University Of Louisville

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

#22

Pomona College

Pomona College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read the full report on Pomona College

#23

Catholic University Of America

Catholic University Of America ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read more about Catholic University Of America

#24

Wellesley College

Wellesley College placed #24 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Wellesley College

#25

Cornell University

Cornell University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on Cornell University

#26

University Of Chicago

University Of Chicago came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Chicago

#27

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #27 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick

#28

Suny At Binghamton

Suny At Binghamton landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Suny At Binghamton

#29

Tulane University Of Louisiana

Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Tulane University Of Louisiana profile

#30

Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Ohio Wesleyan University

#31

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas placed #31 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of Kansas profile

#32

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. More on Texas Tech University

#33

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile

#34

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #34 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst report

#35

Barnard College

Barnard College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Barnard College profile

#36

Georgetown University

Georgetown University placed #36 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Georgetown University

#37

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Swarthmore College

#38

Northwestern University

Northwestern University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Northwestern University

#39

Lycoming College

Lycoming College placed #39 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Lycoming College report

#40

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Saint Louis University Main Campus

#41

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University placed #41 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Wesleyan University

#42

Brown University

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

#43

Columbus State University

Columbus State University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Columbus State University profile

#44

Sewanee The University Of The South

Sewanee The University Of The South offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Sewanee The University Of The South

#45

Duke University

Duke University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Duke University

#46

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison

#47

Claremont Mckenna College

Claremont Mckenna College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. More on Claremont Mckenna College

#48

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #48 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

#49

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. More on Southern Methodist University

#50

Arizona State University

Arizona State University placed #50 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Arizona State University report