by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/business-analytics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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University Of North Texas At Dallas earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in Texas. University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Dallas. In-state tuition and fees average $9,595, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned it the #2 place for value. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. Students from in state pay about $9,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,312 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Set against $23,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas Pan American earned it the #3 place for value. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,799, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. Typical student debt for value graduates is $14,694. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $46,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas Pan American admits about 94% of applicants.
Midwestern State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,950, while out-of-state students pay about $11,770. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,415. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Midwestern State University generally make around $49,638. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Midwestern State University admits about 94% of applicants.
Texas A And M University Commerce is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,026 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,326 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $54,201. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University Commerce admits about 92% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Tyler came in at #6 for value in value this year. The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public school located in the city of Tyler. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,512, with out-of-state students paying around $24,512. Students borrow a median of $20,959 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Tyler generally make around $55,134. That is a strong return on a $20,959 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #7 spot for value value this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,632 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $55,304 early in their careers. Set against $21,632 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
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University Of Houston ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Value graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. Value graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. Set against $21,255 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
Angelo State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Value graduates carry a median of $21,237 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Angelo State University generally make around $46,134. Set against $21,237 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
University Of North Texas landed the #10 spot for value value this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Value graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $49,157. That is a strong return on a $21,817 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
The University Of Texas At Dallas ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,531. Early-career value graduates make about $58,507. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Texas Tech University came in at #12 for value in value this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $50,332. That is a strong return on a $24,271 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #13 for value in value this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.
Texas Wesleyan University came in at #14 for value in value this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $39,582 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $26,461 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Texas Wesleyan University generally make around $59,434. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Wesleyan University admits about 69% of applicants.
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Texas Christian University came in at #15 for value in value this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,740. Typical student debt for value graduates is $22,960. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $60,035. Set against $22,960 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
Baylor University earned the #16 position for value in value this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Value graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $49,888. That is a strong return on a $23,928 median debt. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.