by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/cyber-computer-forensics-and-counterterrorism/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Manchester Community College Nh earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in the New England Region. Manchester Community College Nh is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Manchester. Students from in state pay about $7,090 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,340. Median earnings reach $49,063 ten years out.
A rank of #2 makes University Of New Haven one of the best values for value. University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven. In-state tuition and fees average $47,332. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,000. Early-career value graduates make about $47,091. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
A rank of #3 makes Champlain College one of the best values for value. Located in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,850. Students borrow a median of $29,873 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Champlain College generally make around $80,901. That is a strong return on a $29,873 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Roger Williams University, which ranked #4. Roger Williams University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bristol. Students from in state pay about $45,197 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $48,664. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Sacred Heart University, which ranked #5. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Students from in state pay about $50,404 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.