by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/financial-forensics-and-fraud-investigation/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Keiser University Ft Lauderdale, our #1 best value for value in Florida. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,056. Value graduates carry a median of $30,326 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $45,965. Set against $30,326 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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