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2026 Best Value Learning Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$22,010 Avg Student Debt
$68,687 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Learning Sciences Badge [Learning Sciences](/majors/education/educational-assessment/learning-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for learning sciences students.

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2026 Best Value Learning Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Best Value Learning Sciences Schools

1
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Leading the list is Clemson University, our #1 best value for learning sciences in the Southeast Region. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete the learning sciences program here. Learning Sciences graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $53,834 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.

2

The University Of Alabama is a great value for students pursuing a degree in learning sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,180, compared with $34,172 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for learning sciences graduates is $24,496. Soon after graduation, learning sciences degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $50,740. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Alabama admits about 77% of applicants.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Miami earned it the #3 place for learning sciences. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,616. Learning Sciences graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, learning sciences degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $57,234. That is a strong return on a $17,750 median debt. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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