2026 Best Value Other Statistics Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Statistics programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 52 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Grad Degree analyzed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other Statistics Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Our analysis found New York University to be the best-value Other Statistics school in the United States. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Typical Other Statistics student debt is $21,897. Graduates go on to earn a median of $82,509 ten years after entry. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about New York University
Out of the 52 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Notre Dame landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. The median Other Statistics program debt is $19,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $99,980 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgia State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. The median Other Statistics program debt is $26,091. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,384 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,091 median debt. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants. Read more about Georgia State University
You'll get strong value at Virginia Commonwealth University, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Virginia Commonwealth University Other Statistics students take on a median of $23,813 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,128. That is a strong return on a $23,813 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%. Read more about Virginia Commonwealth University
You'll get strong value at University Of Northern Colorado, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Greeley, CO. Students from in state pay about $11,901 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,979 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,974 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,231. Set against $23,974 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Northern Colorado admits about 86% of applicants. Read more about University Of Northern Colorado
Rutgers University Camden ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. This public school is set in Camden, NJ. Students from in state pay about $17,764 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,276. Rutgers University Camden Other Statistics students take on a median of $24,577 in debt. Median earnings reach $74,479 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%. More on Rutgers University Camden
Rutgers University Newark landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Newark, NJ, Rutgers University Newark is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,250 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,762 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Statistics student debt is $25,065. Graduates go on to earn a median of $74,479 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,065 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Rutgers University Newark report
The University Of Montana landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Missoula, MT, The University Of Montana is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. Graduates carry a median of $24,342 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,511. That is a strong return on a $24,342 median debt. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about The University Of Montana
Suny At Albany ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. See the full Suny At Albany profile
University Of Central Oklahoma placed #10 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Central Oklahoma
Whitman College
Whitman College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. See the full Whitman College profile
Northwestern Oklahoma State University placed #12 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. See the full Northwestern Oklahoma State University profile
Dartmouth College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full Dartmouth College profile
Weber State University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. More on Weber State University
Saint Marys College Of California offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Saint Marys College Of California report
Oklahoma Baptist University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. More on Oklahoma Baptist University
Webster University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Read the full report on Webster University
University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on University Of Pennsylvania
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. See the full Eastern Kentucky University profile
Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Emory University
Emory University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Emory University
Grinnell College
Grinnell College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Grinnell College report
Arizona State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. More on Arizona State University
Chatham University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. More on Chatham University
Saint Xavier University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Saint Xavier University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Statistics Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Johns Hopkins University offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. More on Johns Hopkins University
Columbus State University offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Columbus State University profile
American University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on American University
University Of Denver ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Read the full report on University Of Denver
Chapman University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. See the full Chapman University profile
Siena College
Siena College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. See the full Siena College profile
Boston University placed #32 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. Get the full Boston University report
University Of Rochester ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
Monmouth College
Monmouth College placed #34 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. Read the full report on Monmouth College
Saint Marys College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full Saint Marys College report
Kean University
Kean University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Kean University
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana report
Oklahoma Christian University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Oklahoma Christian University report
Hamilton College
Hamilton College landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Hamilton College
Barnard College
Barnard College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Get the full Barnard College report
Suny At Fredonia
Suny At Fredonia placed #41 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. See the full Suny At Fredonia profile
Coppin State University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Coppin State University
University Of Mary came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Mary
Felician College
Felician College placed #44 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. Read more about Felician College
Fordham University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Fordham University
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
The University Of Alabama ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. Read more about The University Of Alabama
University Of Nevada Las Vegas ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Statistics schools. See the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas profile
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #49 among the best-value Other Statistics schools in the United States. See the full University Of North Carolina At Charlotte profile
Anderson University Indiana landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Anderson University Indiana
Best Value Other Statistics Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Other Statistics Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Statistics Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 52 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).