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2026 Best Value Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Schools in the The Plains States Region

[Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-software-and-apps/modeling-virtual-environments-and-simulation/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for modeling, virtual environments & simulation students.

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• Best Value Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Schools in the The Plains States Region

2026 Best Value Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Schools in the The Plains States Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the modeling, virtual environments & simulation degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Schools

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Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA

$4,848 In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,995 Avg Student Debt

$39,060 Median Earnings (10yr)

Eastern Iowa Community College District earned the #1 spot for value among modeling, virtual environments & simulation schools in the The Plains States Region. Eastern Iowa Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Davenport. In-state tuition and fees average $4,848, while out-of-state students pay about $6,456. Students borrow a median of $15,995 to complete the modeling, virtual environments & simulation program here. Early-career modeling, virtual environments & simulation graduates make about $41,510. That is a strong return on a $15,995 median debt.

2

Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS

$3,541 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,670 Avg Student Debt

$41,206 Median Earnings (10yr)

Butler Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in modeling, virtual environments & simulation, landing the #2 spot this year. Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of El Dorado. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,541, with out-of-state students paying around $6,271. Typical student debt for modeling, virtual environments & simulation graduates is $16,670. Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation graduates of Butler Community College earn a median of $39,404 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,670 median debt.

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Notes and References

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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.