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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Colorado

1 Colleges in the United States
$22,843 Avg Student Debt
$60,543 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/veterinary-biomedical-and-clinical-sciences/veterinary-sciences-veterinary-clinical-sciences-general/) 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.

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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Value Schools

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For return on investment in value, no school beat Colorado State University Fort Collins this year. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Typical student debt for value graduates is $22,843. Value graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $51,693 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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