2026 Best Value Value Schools in the Far Western Region
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/cyber-computer-forensics-and-counterterrorism/) 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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2026 Best Value Value Schools in the Far Western Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
College Of Southern Nevada tops our 2026 list of the best value value schools in the Far Western Region. Set in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,358, with out-of-state students paying around $13,024. Typical student debt for value graduates is $11,000. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from College Of Southern Nevada generally make around $29,354. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Chemeketa Community College one of the best values for value. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,345, while out-of-state students pay about $14,040. Students borrow a median of $15,755 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $45,440. Set against $15,755 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at National University, which ranked #3. National University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,284. Students borrow a median of $30,426 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from National University generally make around $50,462. That is a strong return on a $30,426 median debt.
University Of San Diego came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. Students from in state pay about $59,486 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $23,795 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of San Diego generally make around $97,944. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 52%.
University Of Southern California came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value value schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $15,625. Value graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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