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2026 Best Value General Education Schools in Rhode Island

[General Education](/majors/education/general-education/) 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.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general education schools.

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• Best Value General Education Schools in Rhode Island

2026 Best Value General Education Schools in Rhode Island

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

Best Value General Education Schools

1

University Of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

$16,942 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,432 Avg Student Debt

$69,743 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is University Of Rhode Island, our #1 best value for general education in Rhode Island. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. In-state tuition and fees average $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Typical student debt for general education graduates is $23,432. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $52,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

2

Brown University
Providence, RI

$71,312 In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,025 Avg Student Debt

$93,487 Median Earnings (10yr)

Brown University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Typical student debt for general education graduates is $13,025. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $33,866. Set against $13,025 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 3 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).

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