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2026 Best Value General Intelligence Bachelor’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,393 Avg Student Debt
$54,194 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Intelligence Bachelor's Degree Badge [General Intelligence](/majors/military-technologies-sciences/intelligence-command-control-ops/intelligence-general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general intelligence education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools to find the best return on investment for general intelligence students.

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2026 Best Value General Intelligence Schools in the United States

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

Best Value General Intelligence Schools

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Leading the list is American Public University System, our #1 best value for general intelligence in the United States. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400. General Intelligence graduates carry a median of $23,438 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $57,404. That is a strong return on a $23,438 median debt.

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Indiana State University earned it the #2 place for general intelligence. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, with out-of-state students paying around $22,322. Typical student debt for general intelligence graduates is $25,582. Early-career general intelligence graduates make about $53,952. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Coastal Carolina University earned it the #3 place for general intelligence. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,640, compared with $29,628 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general intelligence graduates is $24,878. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Coastal Carolina University generally make around $35,150. That is a strong return on a $24,878 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general intelligence, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $12,570 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,508. Typical student debt for general intelligence graduates is $26,499. General Intelligence graduates of Citadel Military College Of South Carolina earn a median of $42,362 early in their careers. Set against $26,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 23%.

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Norwich University earned it the #5 place for general intelligence. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,740. Students borrow a median of $8,333 to complete the general intelligence program here. Early-career general intelligence graduates make about $73,947. Set against $8,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Norwich University admits about 74% of applicants.

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Mercyhurst College placed #6 among the best values for general intelligence. Mercyhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,770. General Intelligence graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. General Intelligence graduates of Mercyhurst College earn a median of $52,211 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mercyhurst College admits about 81% of applicants.

Other General Intelligence Degree Levels

Explore the best-value general intelligence schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General Intelligence
Associate's Degrees in General Intelligence
Master's Degrees in General Intelligence
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 22 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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