by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/psychology/clinical-counseling-applied-psychology/performance-and-sport/) 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 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in value, no school beat Faulkner University this year. Faulkner University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Montgomery. In-state tuition and fees average $23,920. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,691. Value graduates of Faulkner University earn a median of $26,988 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.
The ranking above is published 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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