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2026 Best Value General Intelligence Master’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
$18,967 Avg Student Debt
$70,095 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Intelligence Master's Degree Badge [General Intelligence](/majors/military-technologies-sciences/intelligence-command-control-ops/intelligence-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general intelligence education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general intelligence students.

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2026 Best Value General Intelligence Schools in the United States

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

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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete the general intelligence program here. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $57,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Johns Hopkins University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general intelligence schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general intelligence graduates is $13,426. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general intelligence, landing the #3 spot this year. Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Charleston. Students from in state pay about $12,570 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,508. General Intelligence graduates carry a median of $26,499 in student loans. General Intelligence graduates of Citadel Military College Of South Carolina earn a median of $42,362 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 23% of applicants are accepted.

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Norwich University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general intelligence, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,740. General Intelligence graduates carry a median of $8,333 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Norwich University generally make around $73,947. That is a strong return on a $8,333 median debt. Norwich University admits about 74% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Mercyhurst College one of the best values for general intelligence. Located in the city of Erie, Mercyhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,770. Students borrow a median of $25,625 to complete the general intelligence program here. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Mercyhurst College generally make around $77,042. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mercyhurst College admits about 81% of applicants.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #6 for value in general intelligence this year. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. General Intelligence graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Early-career general intelligence graduates make about $85,186. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.

Other General Intelligence Degree Levels

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

All Degree Levels in General Intelligence
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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 · 22 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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