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2027 Best Value Educational Evaluation & Research Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$21,501 Avg Student Debt
$65,226 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Educational Evaluation & Research Badge [Educational Evaluation & Research](/majors/education/educational-assessment/educational-evaluation-and-research/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong educational evaluation & research education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value educational evaluation & research schools.

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2027 Best Value Educational Evaluation & Research Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in educational evaluation & research, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Educational Evaluation & Research Schools

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For return on investment in educational evaluation & research, no school beat Middle Tennessee State University this year. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,266, with out-of-state students paying around $31,574. Educational Evaluation & Research graduates carry a median of $22,754 in student loans. Soon after graduation, educational evaluation & research degree recipients from Middle Tennessee State University generally make around $43,575. That is a strong return on a $22,754 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #2 place for educational evaluation & research. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Typical student debt for educational evaluation & research graduates is $21,792. Soon after graduation, educational evaluation & research degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $66,825. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Students looking for strong value in educational evaluation & research will find it at Augusta University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,414, while out-of-state students pay about $24,734. Students borrow a median of $25,745 to complete the educational evaluation & research program here. Soon after graduation, educational evaluation & research degree recipients from Augusta University generally make around $75,746. Set against $25,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in educational evaluation & research, landing the #4 spot this year. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Educational Evaluation & Research graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Early-career educational evaluation & research graduates make about $77,997. That is a strong return on a $13,975 median debt. The acceptance rate is 6%.

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value educational evaluation & research schools. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete the educational evaluation & research program here. Early-career educational evaluation & research graduates make about $79,146. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.

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University Of Kentucky came in at #6 for value in educational evaluation & research this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete the educational evaluation & research program here. Soon after graduation, educational evaluation & research degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $76,189. Set against $24,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami landed the #7 spot for educational evaluation & research value this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,616. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete the educational evaluation & research program here. Soon after graduation, educational evaluation & research degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $57,234. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University earned the #8 position for value in educational evaluation & research this year. High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of High Point. In-state tuition and fees average $45,312. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete the educational evaluation & research program here. Soon after graduation, educational evaluation & research degree recipients from High Point University generally make around $113,352. That is a strong return on a $23,785 median debt. High Point University admits about 75% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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