Discover which colleges offer the best value for money in the country. Our top schools provide the optimal combination of affordability and high earnings, 10 years after enrolling, according to IPEDS data. Read more about our ranking methodology.
Stanford, California
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
New York, New York
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Princeton, New Jersey
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Between 2,000 and 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Pasadena, California
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Up to 2,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
New York, New York
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
New York, New York
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Gainesville, Florida
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Between 2,000 and 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Gainesville, Florida
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Socorro, New Mexico
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Up to 2,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Most awards earned are 2-year associate's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
New Haven, Connecticut
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Brooklyn, New York
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
New York, New York
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Atlanta, Georgia
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Bronx, New York
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Houston, Texas
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Between 2,000 and 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Queens, New York
Most awards earned are 4-year bachelor's degrees, but other degrees or certificates may be offered.
Over 15,000 undergraduates
The median net cost, or annual cost of attendance after financial aid
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.