2026 Best Value Other Education Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Education programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 317 institutions 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.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search reviewed schools to build 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 Other Education Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine this year in the United States. Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a private not-for-profit school based in Erie, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,790. See the full Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Stevenson University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Owings Mills, MD, Stevenson University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,560. Stevenson University Other Education students take on a median of $27,042 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,079. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Stevenson University has an acceptance rate of 79%. Read more about Stevenson University
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies came in at #3 on this year's best-value Other Education ranking in the United States. Set in Fayette, MO, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,500. The median Other Education program debt is $25,033. Median earnings reach $48,991 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies admits about 88% of applicants. Read the full report on Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies
Newman University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Other Education ranking in the United States. Located in Wichita, KS, Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,500. Newman University Other Education students take on a median of $24,562 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,041 ten years after entry. Set against $24,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Newman University admits about 74% of applicants. See the full Newman University profile
You'll get strong value at St Petersburg College, which ranked #5 this year. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, St Petersburg College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,682, while out-of-state students pay about $9,286. Graduates carry a median of $30,870 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,557 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $30,870 median debt. More on St Petersburg College
Hamline University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Set 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. Students borrow a median of $25,530 to complete their Other Education program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,106 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Hamline University admits about 88% of applicants. Read the full report on Hamline University
Olivet Nazarene University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,900. The median Other Education program debt is $26,797. Olivet Nazarene University alumni report median earnings of $53,213 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. More on Olivet Nazarene University
Broward College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Broward College is a public school based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,830, compared with $8,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,110 to complete their Other Education program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,939 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Broward College
Saint Johns River State College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Palatka, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,591, compared with $9,334 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $16,293. Saint Johns River State College alumni report median earnings of $41,728 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,293 median debt. Read more about Saint Johns River State College
Columbus State University placed #10 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Set in Columbus, GA, Columbus State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,898, compared with $17,610 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $28,493. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,544. Set against $28,493 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Columbus State University report
Heritage University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Toppenish, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,928. Graduates carry a median of $19,148 in student loans. Heritage University alumni report median earnings of $49,416 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,148 median debt. Read more about Heritage University
Valparaiso University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Set in Valparaiso, IN, Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,450. Students borrow a median of $26,724 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $63,191 ten years out. Set against $26,724 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Valparaiso University has an acceptance rate of 89%. See the full Valparaiso University profile
Mount Mercy University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Mount Mercy University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cedar Rapids, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $40,878. Students borrow a median of $27,709 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $60,787 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,709 median debt. Mount Mercy University has an acceptance rate of 82%. See the full Mount Mercy University profile
Miami Dade College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Set in Miami, FL, Miami Dade College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,838, compared with $9,661 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete their Other Education program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,654. That is a strong return on a $11,967 median debt. See the full Miami Dade College profile
University Of West Georgia came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Based in Carrollton, GA, University Of West Georgia is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,088, with out-of-state students paying around $17,800. Students borrow a median of $26,789 to complete their Other Education program here. University Of West Georgia alumni report median earnings of $49,587 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of West Georgia admits about 52% of applicants. Get the full University Of West Georgia report
Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,122, with out-of-state students paying around $11,447. Graduates carry a median of $18,419 in student loans. Median earnings reach $41,733 ten years out. Set against $18,419 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Seminole State College Of Florida
Xavier University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Xavier University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cincinnati, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,425. Xavier University Other Education students take on a median of $26,614 in debt. Xavier University alumni report median earnings of $64,873 a decade after entry. Set against $26,614 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Xavier University
Arizona State University Skysong landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Scottsdale, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,627, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. Students borrow a median of $25,367 to complete their Other Education program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,668. Set against $25,367 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. See the full Arizona State University Skysong profile
University Of West Alabama landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Livingston, AL, University Of West Alabama is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,990, with out-of-state students paying around $20,090. University Of West Alabama Other Education students take on a median of $31,894 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,232 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $31,894 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of West Alabama report
Saint Martins University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Located in Lacey, WA, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,510. Typical Other Education student debt is $22,818. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,092. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Martins University admits about 90% of applicants. Read the full report on Saint Martins University
Universidad Del Turabo came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Located in Gurabo, PR, Universidad Del Turabo is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,750. Universidad Del Turabo Other Education students take on a median of $14,155 in debt. Universidad Del Turabo alumni report median earnings of $26,223 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,155 median debt. Get the full Universidad Del Turabo report
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Edwardsville, IL, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,092. Typical Other Education student debt is $23,917. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,346. That is a strong return on a $23,917 median debt. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits about 98% of applicants. Read more about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University Of Minnesota Duluth offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. This public school is set in Duluth, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,608, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,978 in student loans. University Of Minnesota Duluth alumni report median earnings of $62,616 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Duluth has an acceptance rate of 89%. See the full University Of Minnesota Duluth profile
Martin Luther College placed #27 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Ulm, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,120. Typical Other Education student debt is $20,224. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,491. Set against $20,224 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Martin Luther College profile
Missouri Baptist University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Saint Louis, MO, Missouri Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $33,122. Graduates carry a median of $27,337 in student loans. Missouri Baptist University alumni report median earnings of $46,660 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%. Read more about Missouri Baptist University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Education Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
University Of Wyoming offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. University Of Wyoming Other Education students take on a median of $20,283 in debt. Median earnings reach $56,880 ten years out. Set against $20,283 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%. Get the full University Of Wyoming report
Henderson State University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Located in Arkadelphia, AR, Henderson State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,244, compared with $10,620 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $23,234. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,459. That is a strong return on a $23,234 median debt. More on Henderson State University
American Public University System placed #31 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Set in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,400. Typical Other Education student debt is $23,438. American Public University System alumni report median earnings of $44,409 a decade after entry. Set against $23,438 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on American Public University System
Palm Beach State College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Lake Worth, FL, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,910. The median Other Education program debt is $12,518. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,923. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Palm Beach State College
Indian River State College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Fort Pierce, FL, Indian River State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,764, compared with $10,201 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,315. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Indian River State College
University Of Delaware offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Located in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $72,950 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Delaware report
Rowan University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Located in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. Rowan University alumni report median earnings of $59,988 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,488 median debt. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. More on Rowan University
Endicott College placed #36 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Beverly, MA. Students from in state pay about $40,650 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $58,336 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Endicott College admits about 71% of applicants. More on Endicott College
Coppin State University placed #37 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Coppin State University is a public school based in Baltimore, MD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,100, compared with $14,024 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $33,355 to complete their Other Education program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,490. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Coppin State University report
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Set in Whitewater, WI, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,616, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Typical Other Education student debt is $25,306. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,356. That is a strong return on a $25,306 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater has an acceptance rate of 86%. More on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Daytona State College landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Daytona Beach, FL, Daytona State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,106, while out-of-state students pay about $11,994. Typical Other Education student debt is $14,227. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,096 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,227 median debt. Get the full Daytona State College report
Athens State University landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Athens State University is a public school based in Athens, AL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,020, compared with $17,700 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $50,273 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Athens State University profile
University Of Northern Iowa offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Set in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Graduates carry a median of $22,635 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,177. Set against $22,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Northern Iowa profile
Webster University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Webster University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $31,750 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,939 in student loans. Webster University alumni report median earnings of $50,876 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. See the full Webster University profile
Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Set in Jacksonville, FL, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,657 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,631 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,139 to complete their Other Education program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,244 ten years after entry. Set against $19,139 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Florida State College At Jacksonville report
Rockford College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Located in Rockford, IL, Rockford College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,780. Typical Other Education student debt is $28,094. Rockford College alumni report median earnings of $54,794 a decade after entry. Set against $28,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rockford College admits about 93% of applicants. See the full Rockford College profile
Touro College placed #45 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Touro College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,052. Typical Other Education student debt is $20,285. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,419 ten years after entry. Set against $20,285 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Touro College admits about 61% of applicants. Get the full Touro College report
College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. In-state tuition and fees average $43,360. Typical Other Education student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,344. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland admits about 82% of applicants. Get the full College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland report
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Typical Other Education student debt is $24,161. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,021 ten years after entry. Set against $24,161 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $22,386. University Of Nebraska Lincoln alumni report median earnings of $56,887 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in New Orleans, LA, Our Lady Of Holy Cross College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,576. Typical Other Education student debt is $43,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,316. Set against $43,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Our Lady Of Holy Cross College admits about 74% of applicants. More on Our Lady Of Holy Cross College
Western Michigan University placed #51 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. This public school is set in Kalamazoo, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Western Michigan University Other Education students take on a median of $27,981 in debt. Western Michigan University alumni report median earnings of $53,562 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,981 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%. See the full Western Michigan University profile
Sam Houston State University placed #53 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Located in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, compared with $19,068 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,850 in student loans. Sam Houston State University alumni report median earnings of $54,211 a decade after entry. Set against $24,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Sam Houston State University admits about 90% of applicants. More on Sam Houston State University
University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #56 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Saint Paul, MN, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $73,739 ten years out. Set against $23,923 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%. Get the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota report
Columbia College South Carolina offered strong value this year, earning the #57 position. Set in Columbia, SC, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $20,054 in tuition and fees. Typical Other Education student debt is $28,158. Columbia College South Carolina alumni report median earnings of $41,338 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Columbia College South Carolina
Best Value Other Education Schools by Degree Level
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 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).
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