2026 Best Value Medieval Studies Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT

For return on investment, no school beat Yale University this year in the United States. Located in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete their Medieval Studies program here. Yale University alumni report median earnings of $100,533 a decade after entry. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. More on Yale University

#2

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

Fordham University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Medieval Studies ranking in the United States. Located in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,470. Graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Median earnings reach $85,569 ten years out. Set against $25,643 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fordham University admits about 59% of applicants. More on Fordham University

#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

A rank of #3 makes Western Michigan University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Typical Medieval Studies student debt is $27,981. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,562. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 85%. Read the full report on Western Michigan University

#4

University Of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Notre Dame earned it the #4 place in the United States. 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. Set against $19,891 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Notre Dame admits about 11% of applicants. Get the full University Of Notre Dame report

#5

Duke University

Out of the 57 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Duke University landed the #5 spot. See the full Duke University profile

#6

Lycoming College

Lycoming College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Read more about Lycoming College

#7

Sewanee The University Of The South

Sewanee The University Of The South placed #7 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Sewanee The University Of The South report

#8

University Of Connecticut

University Of Connecticut offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut

#9

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Saint Louis University Main Campus report

#10

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on Texas Tech University

#11

Georgetown University

Georgetown University placed #11 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Georgetown University

#12

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Cuny Graduate School And University Center offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Read more about Cuny Graduate School And University Center

#13

Northwestern University

Northwestern University placed #13 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Northwestern University report

#14

The University Of Tennessee

The University Of Tennessee came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report

#15

Brown University

Brown University placed #15 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Brown University

#16

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#17

Smith College

Smith College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Read the full report on Smith College

#18

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus placed #18 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Ohio State University Main Campus

#19

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon placed #19 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Oregon report

#20

Barnard College

Barnard College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Barnard College

#21

Columbus State University

Columbus State University placed #21 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Columbus State University

#22

Suny At Binghamton

Suny At Binghamton ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. More on Suny At Binghamton

#23

Cuny City College

Cuny City College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Cuny City College

#24

University Of Missouri Kansas City

University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Missouri Kansas City profile

#25

Claremont Mckenna College

Claremont Mckenna College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Claremont Mckenna College report

#26

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University

#27

Tulane University Of Louisiana

Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Tulane University Of Louisiana

#28

Cornell University

Cornell University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full Cornell University report

#29

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University placed #29 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. See the full Wesleyan University profile

#30

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa placed #30 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Iowa report

#31

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile

#32

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Kansas profile

#33

Catholic University Of America

Catholic University Of America offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Catholic University Of America

#34

Pomona College

Pomona College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Pomona College

#35

Wellesley College

Wellesley College placed #35 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. More on Wellesley College

#36

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

#37

University Of Minnesota Morris

University Of Minnesota Morris placed #37 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Morris

#38

Dickinson College

Dickinson College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Dickinson College report

#39

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Pennsylvania State University Main Campus profile

#40

University Of Louisville

University Of Louisville came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Louisville profile

#41

St Olaf College

St Olaf College placed #41 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. See the full St Olaf College profile

#42

Augsburg College

Augsburg College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Augsburg College

#43

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Swarthmore College

#44

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#45

University Of Chicago

University Of Chicago placed #45 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Chicago report

#46

Harvard University

Harvard University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Harvard University

#47

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full Mount Holyoke College profile

#48

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Medieval Studies schools. Get the full Southern Methodist University report

#49

Hanover College

Hanover College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Hanover College

#50

Vassar College

Vassar College placed #50 among the best-value Medieval Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Vassar College