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2026 Best Value Insurance Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the United States
$23,113 Avg Student Debt
$53,477 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Insurance Badge [Insurance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/insurance/) 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 17 schools to find the best return on investment for insurance students.

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2026 Best Value Insurance Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the insurance degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Insurance Schools

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Eastern Kentucky University tops our 2026 list of the best value insurance schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete the insurance program here. Insurance graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $44,792 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,122 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Florida State University crest
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Students looking for strong value in insurance will find it at Florida State University, which ranked #2. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the insurance program here. Insurance graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $75,804 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

3

University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value insurance schools. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Insurance graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Insurance graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $55,154 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #4 place for insurance. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $22,394 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $64,131. Set against $22,394 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Louisiana Monroe one of the best values for insurance. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,190, compared with $21,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,957 to complete the insurance program here. Early-career insurance graduates make about $49,294. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Georgia State University earned the #6 position for value in insurance this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the insurance program here. Early-career insurance graduates make about $57,949. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants.

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Appalachian State University landed the #7 spot for insurance value this year. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. Students from in state pay about $7,579 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,212. Students borrow a median of $18,625 to complete the insurance program here. Insurance graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $55,611 early in their careers. Set against $18,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Central Arkansas came in at #8 for value in insurance this year. Set in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,523 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,023. Students borrow a median of $22,920 to complete the insurance program here. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas generally make around $45,696. Set against $22,920 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Arkansas admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #9 for value in insurance this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Typical student debt for insurance graduates is $25,995. Soon after graduation, insurance degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $63,417. That is a strong return on a $25,995 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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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 · 17 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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