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2026 Best Value Value Schools in the Southeast 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
East Carolina University earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in the Southeast Region. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,750. Early-career value graduates make about $31,928. That is a strong return on a $25,750 median debt. East Carolina University admits about 89% of applicants.
Narrow Value Schools by State
[Value](/majors/social-sciences/sociology/public/) 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.
