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2026 Best Value Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$8,495 Avg Student Debt
$26,914 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Schools Badge [Schools](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/) 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 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for schools students.

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2026 Best Value Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the schools degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Schools Schools

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Our analysis ranked Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla the best value for a degree in schools in the Outlying Areas Region. Set in the suburb of Aguadilla, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,742. Schools graduates carry a median of $7,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, schools degree recipients from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla generally make around $11,973. Set against $7,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla admits about 42% of applicants.

2

Universidad Del Turabo came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value schools schools. Located in the suburb of Gurabo, Universidad Del Turabo is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750. Typical student debt for schools graduates is $14,155. Schools graduates of Universidad Del Turabo earn a median of $31,188 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,155 median debt.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earned it the #3 place for schools. Set in the rural area of Mercedita, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. Students borrow a median of $6,325 to complete the schools program here. Schools graduates of Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earn a median of $23,578 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,325 median debt. The acceptance rate is 34%.

4

Students looking for strong value in schools will find it at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Bayamon, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,780. Students borrow a median of $5,750 to complete the schools program here. Soon after graduation, schools degree recipients from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon generally make around $12,517. Set against $5,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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