by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking is part of that endeavor.
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After analyzing 1,957 schools in the United States, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making over $110k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2024 rankings named Lee College the best value (income over $110k) school in the United States. Lee College is a public institution located in Baytown, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lee College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,199.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lanier Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. This medium-sized public school is located in Gainesville, Georgia.
Lanier Technical College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,801.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Purdue University - Main Campus is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Indiana. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $15,010.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,035.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is University of Florida a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Florida for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $13,836.
Central Georgia Technical College landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking. Central Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Central Georgia Technical College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $6,663.
El Centro College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. El Centro College is located in Dallas, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is El Centro College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $8,071.
Eastern Gateway Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking, coming in at #8. Eastern Gateway Community College is a public institution located in Steubenville, Ohio.
Eastern Gateway Community College has the honor of being ranked #15 in Ohio for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $7,915.
Central New Mexico Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. CNM is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Central New Mexico Community College is ranked #1 for quality in the state of New Mexico. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $8,986.
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With a ranking of #10, Community College of Rhode Island did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. This fairly large public school is located in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Not only is Community College of Rhode Island a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Rhode Island for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,908.
College of Lake County landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking. College of Lake County is a public institution located in Grayslake, Illinois.
Not only is College of Lake County a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Illinois for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $10,043.
Pasadena City College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. This large public school is located in Pasadena, California.
Pasadena City College has the honor of being ranked #59 in California for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,277.
Florida International University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. Florida International University is a large public school located in Miami, Florida.
Florida International University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,755.
St Charles Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized public school is located in Cottleville, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, St Charles Community College is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,852.
Fashion Institute of Technology landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking. FIT SUNY is a public institution located in New York, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fashion Institute of Technology is ranked #6 for quality in the state of New York. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $15,898.
Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public institution located in Rolla, Missouri.
Not only is Missouri University of Science and Technology a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $15,340.
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With a ranking of #17, Honolulu Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. Honolulu CC is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Honolulu Community College is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Hawaii. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,740.
Imperial Valley College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking. Imperial Valley College is a medium-sized public school located in Imperial, California.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Imperial Valley College is ranked #154 for quality in the state of California. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,587.
Macomb Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking, coming in at #19. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public school located in Warren, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Macomb Community College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,023.
With a ranking of #20, Metropolitan Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Metropolitan Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Nebraska for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,832.
Central Texas College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school located in Killeen, Texas.
Not only is Central Texas College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,459.
McLennan Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Waco, Texas.
McLennan Community College has the honor of being ranked #24 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,626.
Montgomery College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking. Montgomery College is a fairly large public school located in Rockville, Maryland.
Montgomery College has the honor of being ranked #5 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,941.
Elgin Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking. ECC is a public institution located in Elgin, Illinois.
Elgin Community College has the honor of being ranked #29 in Illinois for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,745.
Pima Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) list. Pima Community College is a fairly large public school located in Tucson, Arizona.
Not only is Pima Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Arizona for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,648.
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA | Value Report |
| 52 | Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee, FL | Value Report |
| 53 | Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX | Value Report |
| 54 | University of Maryland - Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | Value Report |
| 55 | Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | Value Report |
| 56 | Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | Value Report |
| 57 | Mt. San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | Value Report |
| 58 | Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA | Value Report |
| 59 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | Value Report |
| 60 | Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | Value Report |
| 61 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Value Report |
| 62 | San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX | Value Report |
| 63 | Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Value Report |
| 64 | Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Value Report |
| 65 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati, OH | Value Report |
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | Pasco-Hernando State College | New Port Richey, FL | Value Report |
| 292 | Universidad del Turabo | Gurabo, PR | Value Report |
| 293 | Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA | Value Report |
| 294 | Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, ND | Value Report |
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These schools also performed well in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) ranking:
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | Value Report |
| 296 | Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills, MA | Value Report |
| 297 | Richland Community College | Decatur, IL | Value Report |
| 298 | Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE | Value Report |
| 298 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Value Report |
| 300 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | Value Report |
| 301 | Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette, AL | Value Report |
| 302 | Indiana University - Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | Value Report |
| 303 | Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA | Value Report |
| 304 | University of West Alabama | Livingston, AL | Value Report |
| 305 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ | Value Report |
| 305 | Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | Value Report |
| 307 | Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | Value Report |
| 308 | Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, FL | Value Report |
| 309 | Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ | Value Report |
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | Central Community College | Grand Island, NE | Value Report |
| 391 | University of Massachusetts - Lowell | Lowell, MA | Value Report |
| 392 | Murray State University | Murray, KY | Value Report |
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.