by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/pre-physician-assistant/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in value, no school beat South Plains College this year. South Plains College is a large public school located in the town of Levelland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,733, compared with $5,157 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $13,788. Value graduates of South Plains College earn a median of $30,949 early in their careers. Set against $13,788 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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