The best-value college in every state

Highest ratio of former students' median earnings to average net price among each state's four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that graduate at least half their students. Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Source reporting year 2025.

Best-value college: median earnings per dollar of average net price

3.4×–4.0×
4.0×–5.0×
5.0×–6.5×
6.5×–8.5×
8.5×–26.2×
Not reported

Source: CollegesRef analysis of U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data. Hover or tab to a state for details; select it to open its colleges.

Map by CollegesRef, The best-value college in every state.