2026 Best Value Educational Administration Schools
Looking for the best-value Educational Administration programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 932 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search analyzed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Educational Administration Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Out of the 932 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Northwestern College Iowa landed the #2 spot. Set in Orange City, IA, Northwestern College Iowa is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $36,710 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,802 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Northwestern College Iowa
A rank of #3 makes University Of The Cumberlands one of the best values in the United States. University Of The Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit school based in Williamsburg, KY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,875. The median Educational Administration program debt is $22,868. Median earnings reach $45,036 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%. More on University Of The Cumberlands
Out of the 932 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Stanly Community College landed the #4 spot. Based in Albemarle, NC, Stanly Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,672, with out-of-state students paying around $8,816. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,686. Get the full Stanly Community College report
A rank of #5 makes Concordia University Irvine one of the best values in the United States. Based in Irvine, CA, Concordia University Irvine is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,480. The median Educational Administration program debt is $26,085. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $65,083. Set against $26,085 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 66% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Concordia University Irvine profile
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Brigham Young University Provo alumni report median earnings of $75,790 a decade after entry. Set against $12,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Provo has an acceptance rate of 68%. Get the full Brigham Young University Provo report
Worcester State University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Worcester State University is a public school based in Worcester, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,786, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Worcester State University Educational Administration students take on a median of $24,451 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,624. That is a strong return on a $24,451 median debt. Worcester State University has an acceptance rate of 88%. See the full Worcester State University profile
Hood College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Frederick, MD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,700. Hood College Educational Administration students take on a median of $17,125 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,089. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Hood College admits about 78% of applicants. More on Hood College
University Of Sioux Falls came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sioux Falls, SD. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,750. University Of Sioux Falls Educational Administration students take on a median of $26,103 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,521. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Sioux Falls report
Wisconsin Lutheran College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,110. The median Educational Administration program debt is $26,916. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,664. Set against $26,916 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wisconsin Lutheran College admits about 78% of applicants. More on Wisconsin Lutheran College
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Charlotte, NC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,792, while out-of-state students pay about $8,936. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $11,861. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,865 ten years after entry. Set against $11,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Central Piedmont Community College
Western Governors University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Educational Administration program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,615. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Western Governors University
Martin Luther College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit school based in New Ulm, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $18,120. The median Educational Administration program debt is $20,224. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,491. Set against $20,224 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Martin Luther College has an acceptance rate of 87%. More on Martin Luther College
Ashland University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Set in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,210. Graduates carry a median of $24,536 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,928 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. More on Ashland University
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Based in Maryville, MO, Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,611 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Northwest Missouri State University Educational Administration students take on a median of $23,585 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,885. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. More on Northwest Missouri State University
Benedictine College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit school based in Atchison, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,350. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $24,990. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,175. Set against $24,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Benedictine College
Morningside College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sioux City, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,519. Graduates carry a median of $27,281 in student loans. Median earnings reach $55,494 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,281 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%. Get the full Morningside College report
Doane College Crete landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Crete, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,985. Doane College Crete Educational Administration students take on a median of $28,802 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,316 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,802 median debt. Doane College Crete has an acceptance rate of 98%. See the full Doane College Crete profile
Charleston Southern University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Charleston Southern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Charleston, SC. Students from in state pay about $32,520 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,569 to complete their Educational Administration program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,898 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,569 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. More on Charleston Southern University
Providence College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Set in Providence, RI, Providence College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $63,550. Graduates carry a median of $26,833 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $87,054. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Providence College
Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Based in Aliso Viejo, CA, Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,540. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $27,471. Median earnings reach $65,703 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System
Mcdaniel College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Mcdaniel College is a private not-for-profit school based in Westminster, MD. Students from in state pay about $52,081 in tuition and fees. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $16,318. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,663 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,318 median debt. Mcdaniel College admits about 78% of applicants. See the full Mcdaniel College profile
Southwest Baptist University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bolivar, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,566. Southwest Baptist University Educational Administration students take on a median of $24,436 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,112. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southwest Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 68%. Read the full report on Southwest Baptist University
Grace College And Theological Seminary came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Set in Winona Lake, IN, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,645. Grace College And Theological Seminary Educational Administration students take on a median of $21,211 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,411 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Grace College And Theological Seminary admits about 82% of applicants. Read the full report on Grace College And Theological Seminary
William Woods University placed #24 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fulton, MO. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,340. William Woods University Educational Administration students take on a median of $25,512 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,401. Set against $25,512 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on William Woods University
Concordia University Seward placed #26 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. Set in Seward, NE, Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,640. Students borrow a median of $26,726 to complete their Educational Administration program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,415. That is a strong return on a $26,726 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Concordia University Seward profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Educational Administration Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Ferris State University placed #26 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Ferris State University Educational Administration students take on a median of $23,562 in debt. Ferris State University alumni report median earnings of $54,735 a decade after entry. Set against $23,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%. More on Ferris State University
Fitchburg State University placed #28 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. Fitchburg State University is a public school based in Fitchburg, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,346, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Graduates carry a median of $25,840 in student loans. Fitchburg State University alumni report median earnings of $53,874 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,840 median debt. Fitchburg State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. Read the full report on Fitchburg State University
Haywood Community College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Set in Clyde, NC, Haywood Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,580, while out-of-state students pay about $8,724. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,770 ten years after entry. Read the full report on Haywood Community College
Wilmington University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Castle, DE. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,630. The median Educational Administration program debt is $26,054. Median earnings reach $53,844 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,054 median debt. Get the full Wilmington University report
Concordia University Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Based in River Forest, IL, Concordia University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,488. The median Educational Administration program debt is $26,956. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,089 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,956 median debt. Concordia University Chicago admits about 93% of applicants. Read more about Concordia University Chicago
Wayne State College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Wayne, NE, Wayne State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,171. Graduates carry a median of $22,974 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,075 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Wayne State College profile
Concordia University Saint Paul landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,600. The median Educational Administration program debt is $29,026. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,871. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Concordia University Saint Paul
Viterbo University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Located in La Crosse, WI, Viterbo University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,250. Graduates carry a median of $29,107 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,660 ten years after entry. Set against $29,107 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Viterbo University report
Drake University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Set in Des Moines, IA, Drake University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $51,960 in tuition and fees. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $22,273. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,901. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Drake University admits about 64% of applicants. More on Drake University
Gordon College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wenham, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,700. Graduates carry a median of $26,372 in student loans. Gordon College alumni report median earnings of $52,119 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Gordon College admits about 69% of applicants. Read more about Gordon College
Dordt College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Dordt College is a private not-for-profit school based in Sioux Center, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,050. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $21,812. Median earnings reach $52,559 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,812 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Dordt College report
The Sage Colleges ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Troy, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,164. The median Educational Administration program debt is $26,702. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,316 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,702 median debt. The Sage Colleges admits about 53% of applicants. More on The Sage Colleges
Midwestern State University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Midwestern State University is a public school based in Wichita Falls, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,950, with out-of-state students paying around $11,770. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $26,415. Median earnings reach $55,747 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Midwestern State University report
Bethel College Mishawaka came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mishawaka, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,600. Bethel College Mishawaka Educational Administration students take on a median of $31,824 in debt. Bethel College Mishawaka alumni report median earnings of $48,860 a decade after entry. Set against $31,824 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bethel College Mishawaka has an acceptance rate of 98%. Read more about Bethel College Mishawaka
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school based in Mankato, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Minnesota State University Mankato alumni report median earnings of $56,922 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,260 median debt. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Minnesota State University Mankato profile
Hamline University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,004. Hamline University Educational Administration students take on a median of $25,530 in debt. Median earnings reach $61,106 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,530 median debt. Hamline University has an acceptance rate of 88%. Get the full Hamline University report
York College Pennsylvania came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Located in York, PA, York College Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,588 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,537 to complete their Educational Administration program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,012. That is a strong return on a $26,537 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. Read more about York College Pennsylvania
Southwest Minnesota State University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Based in Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,361. Graduates carry a median of $27,016 in student loans. Median earnings reach $51,342 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,016 median debt. Southwest Minnesota State University admits about 62% of applicants. Read the full report on Southwest Minnesota State University
Chadron State College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Based in Chadron, NE, Chadron State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,294. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $22,912. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,002 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,912 median debt. Read more about Chadron State College
Minnesota State University Moorhead placed #45 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public school based in Moorhead, MN. Students from in state pay about $10,428 in tuition and fees. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $24,447. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Minnesota State University Moorhead
Northwest Nazarene University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nampa, ID. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,824. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $27,562. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,719. Set against $27,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted. More on Northwest Nazarene University
United States University placed #49 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. Set in San Diego, CA, United States University is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,108. United States University Educational Administration students take on a median of $32,641 in debt. United States University alumni report median earnings of $80,980 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $32,641 median debt. See the full United States University profile
Westminster College Pa came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Located in New Wilmington, PA, Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,290 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,528 in student loans. Median earnings reach $53,861 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Westminster College Pa report
Olivet Nazarene University offered strong value this year, earning the #51 position. Located in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,900. The median Educational Administration program debt is $26,797. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,213. Set against $26,797 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%. See the full Olivet Nazarene University profile
City University Of Seattle came in at #52 in this year's value ranking. Based in Seattle, WA, City University Of Seattle is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,929. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete their Educational Administration program here. City University Of Seattle alumni report median earnings of $69,460 a decade after entry. Set against $18,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about City University Of Seattle
Best Value Educational Administration Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Educational Administration Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Value Educational Administration Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Educational Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Educational Administration Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Educational Administration Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 932 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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