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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Trident Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in South Carolina. Set in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,546, with out-of-state students paying around $8,620. Students borrow a median of $18,116 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Trident Technical College earn a median of $50,166 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,116 median debt.
Tri County Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Pendleton, Tri County Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,448, while out-of-state students pay about $12,007. Value graduates carry a median of $18,218 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $33,738. Set against $18,218 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Greenville Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Greenville, Greenville Technical College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,495, while out-of-state students pay about $10,775. Typical student debt for value graduates is $16,411. Value graduates of Greenville Technical College earn a median of $24,600 early in their careers. Set against $16,411 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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