2026 Best Other Education Schools
Looking for the best Other Education programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 317 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search evaluated schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Other Education Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in Erie, PA, Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,790. Read more about Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Northwestern University came in at #2 on this year's Other Education ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Typical Other Education student debt is $16,616. Read the full report on Northwestern University
You'll be in good company at University Of West Georgia, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Carrollton, GA, University Of West Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,088, with out-of-state students paying around $17,800. The median Other Education program debt is $26,789. More on University Of West Georgia
A rank of #4 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. University Of Pennsylvania Other Education students take on a median of $16,155 in debt. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
You'll be in good company at Old Dominion University, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Norfolk, VA, Old Dominion University is a public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,750, while out-of-state students pay about $33,780. Students borrow a median of $26,001 to complete their Other Education program here. Get the full Old Dominion University report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,625 in student loans. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Located in Duluth, MN, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,608, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,978 in student loans. More on University Of Minnesota Duluth
Westminster College Pa ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Based in New Wilmington, PA, Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,290. Westminster College Pa Other Education students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read the full report on Westminster College Pa
University Of Southern California placed #9 among Other Education schools in the United States. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. University Of Southern California Other Education students take on a median of $15,625 in debt. More on University Of Southern California
Stevenson University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Stevenson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Owings Mills, MD. Stevenson University graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $40,560 in tuition and fees. Typical Other Education student debt is $27,042. Read the full report on Stevenson University
University Of California Berkeley placed #11 among Other Education schools in the United States. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. University Of California Berkeley posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. University Of California Berkeley Other Education students take on a median of $14,238 in debt. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
Indiana University Bloomington did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Indiana University Bloomington Other Education students take on a median of $20,542 in debt. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington
Columbus State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Located in Columbus, GA, Columbus State University is a public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,898, with out-of-state students paying around $17,610. The median Other Education program debt is $28,493. See the full Columbus State University profile
Olivet Nazarene University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bourbonnais, IL. Olivet Nazarene University graduates 61% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $38,900 in tuition and fees. The median Other Education program debt is $26,797. More on Olivet Nazarene University
Johns Hopkins University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,730. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile
Wisconsin Lutheran College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private not-for-profit school based in Milwaukee, WI. Wisconsin Lutheran College graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $36,110 in tuition and fees. The median Other Education program debt is $26,916. Read the full report on Wisconsin Lutheran College
Lehigh University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Set in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lehigh University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,980. Graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. See the full Lehigh University profile
Martin Luther College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Based in New Ulm, MN, Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. Martin Luther College posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,120. Martin Luther College Other Education students take on a median of $20,224 in debt. Read the full report on Martin Luther College
University Of Wyoming came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Laramie, WY. About 59% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,768, with out-of-state students paying around $24,178. University Of Wyoming Other Education students take on a median of $20,283 in debt. See the full University Of Wyoming profile
Saint Martins University placed #20 among Other Education schools in the United States. Set in Lacey, WA, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Martins University graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,510. Students borrow a median of $22,818 to complete their Other Education program here. Get the full Saint Martins University report
Edgewood College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Madison, WI, Edgewood College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,860. Edgewood College Other Education students take on a median of $26,750 in debt. Get the full Edgewood College report
University Of Delaware did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Typical Other Education student debt is $24,861. Get the full University Of Delaware report
University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Located in Saint Paul, MN, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. Typical Other Education student debt is $23,923. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Based in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,635 in student loans. Read more about University Of Northern Iowa
University Of Dayton placed #26 among Other Education schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dayton, OH. About 80% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,140. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete their Other Education program here. Get the full University Of Dayton report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Education Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Hamline University placed #27 among Other Education schools in the United States. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,004. Graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. See the full Hamline University profile
Syracuse University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Located in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,528. Students borrow a median of $26,130 to complete their Other Education program here. Read the full report on Syracuse University
Valparaiso University placed #29 among Other Education schools in the United States. Located in Valparaiso, IN, Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,450. Typical Other Education student debt is $26,724. See the full Valparaiso University profile
Newman University placed #30 among Other Education schools in the United States. Newman University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wichita, KS. Newman University posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. In-state tuition and fees average $35,500. Students borrow a median of $24,562 to complete their Other Education program here. Read more about Newman University
Rowan University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Located in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Typical Other Education student debt is $24,488. See the full Rowan University profile
Fordham University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Based in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,470. Typical Other Education student debt is $25,643. Get the full Fordham University report
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. Set in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,627 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Arizona State University Skysong Other Education students take on a median of $25,367 in debt. Read the full report on Arizona State University Skysong
Boston University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston University posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical Other Education student debt is $27,000. Read more about Boston University
Wilkes University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wilkes University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,496. Wilkes University Other Education students take on a median of $26,601 in debt. Read more about Wilkes University
University Of West Alabama came in at #38 in this year's ranking. University Of West Alabama is a public school based in Livingston, AL. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,990, while out-of-state students pay about $20,090. Graduates carry a median of $31,894 in student loans. See the full University Of West Alabama profile
Pacific University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Located in Forest Grove, OR, Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,374. Pacific University Other Education students take on a median of $26,170 in debt. Read more about Pacific University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #41 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Stevens Point, WI. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,161 in student loans. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point report
Saint Johns River State College placed #43 among Other Education schools in the United States. Saint Johns River State College is a public school based in Palatka, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,591, compared with $9,334 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $16,293. Read the full report on Saint Johns River State College
University Of Iowa landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Located in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. The median Other Education program debt is $24,463. Read more about University Of Iowa
University Of Arizona ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Other Education schools. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. University Of Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Get the full University Of Arizona report
St Petersburg College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in St. Petersburg, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Students borrow a median of $30,870 to complete their Other Education program here. Read more about St Petersburg College
University Of Illinois At Chicago did well this year, earning the #47 position. Set in Chicago, IL, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $15,949, with out-of-state students paying around $32,009. The median Other Education program debt is $20,115. More on University Of Illinois At Chicago
Xavier University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Xavier University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cincinnati, OH. Xavier University graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $49,425 in tuition and fees. The median Other Education program debt is $26,614. See the full Xavier University profile
James Madison University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,966 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,312 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,218 in student loans. Get the full James Madison University report
Southern Adventist University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Southern Adventist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Collegedale, TN. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,300. The median Other Education program debt is $25,498. Read the full report on Southern Adventist University
Mount Mercy University placed #51 among Other Education schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cedar Rapids, IA. Mount Mercy University graduates 58% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,878. Mount Mercy University Other Education students take on a median of $27,709 in debt. See the full Mount Mercy University profile
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater landed the #52 spot in the United States this year. Set in Whitewater, WI, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,616, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Students borrow a median of $25,306 to complete their Other Education program here. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Concordia University Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #53 position. Based in Mequon, WI, Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Wisconsin posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Graduates carry a median of $27,172 in student loans. See the full Concordia University Wisconsin profile
Best Other Education Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Other Education Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Other Education Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Education Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Education Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 317 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).