2026 Best Value Medieval Studies Schools
Looking for the best-value Medieval Studies programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 57 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Grad Degree analyzed schools to build 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 Medieval Studies Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is Texas Tech University, our #1 best-value Medieval Studies school in the United States. Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,454. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Tech University admits about 73% of applicants. Read more about Texas Tech University
Out of the 57 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Yale University landed the #2 spot. Located in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $100,533 ten years after entry. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Yale University has an acceptance rate of 4%. Read the full report on Yale University
You'll get strong value at University Of Iowa, which ranked #3 this year. University Of Iowa is a public school based in Iowa City, IA. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. University Of Iowa Medieval Studies students take on a median of $24,463 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $64,762 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%. More on University Of Iowa
Fordham University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Medieval Studies ranking in the United States. Set in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,470. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete their Medieval Studies program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $85,569. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Fordham University report
A rank of #5 makes Western Michigan University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. The median Medieval Studies program debt is $27,981. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,562 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%. Get the full Western Michigan University report
University Of Notre Dame landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Notre Dame, IN. Students from in state pay about $65,025 in tuition and fees. Typical Medieval Studies student debt is $19,891. University Of Notre Dame alumni report median earnings of $99,980 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,891 median debt. University Of Notre Dame has an acceptance rate of 11%. See the full University Of Notre Dame profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #7 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor Medieval Studies students take on a median of $19,137 in debt. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor alumni report median earnings of $83,648 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. About 16% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Hanover College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Hanover College
Northwestern University placed #9 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Northwestern University
University Of Missouri Kansas City ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Get the full University Of Missouri Kansas City report
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus report
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. More on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
Cuny City College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. See the full Cuny City College profile
Rice University
Rice University placed #15 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Rice University
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #16 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Saint Louis University Main Campus
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Swarthmore College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read more about Swarthmore College
University Of Louisville came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Louisville profile
Lycoming College
Lycoming College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read the full report on Lycoming College
Dickinson College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Dickinson College
Mount Holyoke College placed #22 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Mount Holyoke College
Smith College
Smith College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Smith College profile
Brown University
Brown University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on Brown University
University Of California Santa Barbara placed #25 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of California Santa Barbara
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Medieval Studies Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
St Olaf College
St Olaf College placed #26 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on St Olaf College
University Of Oregon placed #27 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Oregon
Southern Methodist University placed #28 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southern Methodist University
Wellesley College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. See the full Wellesley College profile
Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
University Of Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. See the full University Of Chicago profile
Wesleyan University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Wesleyan University
Arizona State University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Arizona State University report
Claremont Mckenna College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. More on Claremont Mckenna College
Columbus State University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Columbus State University report
The University Of Tennessee came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on The University Of Tennessee
Washington And Lee University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. See the full Washington And Lee University profile
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
University Of Kansas landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Kansas
Harvard University placed #40 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Harvard University report
Barnard College
Barnard College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Barnard College report
Ohio Wesleyan University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. More on Ohio Wesleyan University
Suny At Binghamton landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Suny At Binghamton
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #44 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Augsburg College
Augsburg College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. More on Augsburg College
Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Tulane University Of Louisiana profile
Catholic University Of America came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Catholic University Of America
Cornell University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Cornell University
Duke University
Duke University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Get the full Duke University report
Georgetown University placed #50 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Georgetown University
Best Value Medieval Studies Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Medieval Studies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Medieval Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Medieval Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Medieval Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Medieval Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Medieval Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Medieval Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 57 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).
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