by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/general/) 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 6 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.
Our analysis ranked Wichita State University the best value for a degree in value in Kansas. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Students borrow a median of $24,262 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $52,982. Set against $24,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Kansas one of the best values for value. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $23,608. Value graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $58,188 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,608 median debt. University Of Kansas admits about 94% of applicants.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.