by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/veterinary-animal-health-technologies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Community College Of Denver tops our 2026 list of the best value value schools in Colorado. Located in the city of Denver, Community College Of Denver is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,058 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,658. Typical student debt for value graduates is $17,750. Early-career value graduates make about $38,655. That is a strong return on a $17,750 median debt.
Pikes Peak Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,510 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,110 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $16,066. Early-career value graduates make about $41,037. Set against $16,066 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Delta Montrose Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Delta Montrose Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Delta. Typical student debt for value graduates is $11,244. Early-career value graduates make about $32,742. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pickens Technical College earned it the #4 place for value. Pickens Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Aurora. Students from in state pay about $5,140 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,250. Typical student debt for value graduates is $10,250. Value graduates of Pickens Technical College earn a median of $35,622 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Front Range Community College earned it the #5 place for value. Located in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,663 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,263. Value graduates carry a median of $22,228 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $35,040. Set against $22,228 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pima Medical Institute Aurora came in at #6 for value in value this year. Located in the city of Aurora, Pima Medical Institute Aurora is a small private for-profit university. Value graduates carry a median of $13,584 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $32,842.
Pima Medical Institute Denver came in at #7 for value in value this year. Set in the suburb of Denver, Pima Medical Institute Denver is a small private for-profit institution. Value graduates carry a median of $8,227 in student loans. Value graduates of Pima Medical Institute Denver earn a median of $25,638 early in their careers. Set against $8,227 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Pima Medical Institute Colorado Springs placed #8 among the best values for value. Pima Medical Institute Colorado Springs is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Students borrow a median of $14,689 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Pima Medical Institute Colorado Springs earn a median of $30,864 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,689 median debt.
Colorado Academy Of Veterinary Technology earned the #9 position for value in value this year. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Academy Of Veterinary Technology is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,691. Students borrow a median of $19,917 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $29,194.
Bel Rea Institute Of Animal Technology earned the #10 position for value in value this year. Bel Rea Institute Of Animal Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Denver. Students from in state pay about $13,819 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,772. Early-career value graduates make about $38,899. Set against $26,772 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.