2026 Best Value Other Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Education bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 317 colleges 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 Other Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Other Education bachelor's degree schools 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 average $7,500. Graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans. 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. More on Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies
St Petersburg College came in at #2 on this year's best-value Other Education ranking in the United States. This public school is set in St. Petersburg, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,682, while out-of-state students pay about $9,286. Students borrow a median of $30,870 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $42,557 ten years out. Set against $30,870 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full St Petersburg College profile
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #3 on this year's best-value Other Education ranking in the United States. Set in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,627, compared with $13,925 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,367 to complete their Other Education program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,668. That is a strong return on a $25,367 median debt. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #4 on this year's best-value Other Education ranking in the United States. Located in Duluth, MN, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. University Of Minnesota Duluth Other Education students take on a median of $25,978 in debt. University Of Minnesota Duluth alumni report median earnings of $62,616 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,978 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Duluth
A rank of #5 makes Martin Luther College one of the best values in the United States. Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit school based in New Ulm, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,120. Martin Luther College Other Education students take on a median of $20,224 in debt. Median earnings reach $47,491 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. More on Martin Luther College
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Whitewater, WI, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,616, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $25,306. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater alumni report median earnings of $55,356 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,306 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Athens State University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Athens, AL, Athens State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,020, while out-of-state students pay about $17,700. The median Other Education program debt is $26,250. Athens State University alumni report median earnings of $50,273 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,250 median debt. See the full Athens State University profile
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school based in Cedar Falls, IA. Students from in state pay about $9,936 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. The median Other Education program debt is $22,635. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,177. That is a strong return on a $22,635 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report
Western Michigan University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Kalamazoo, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Graduates carry a median of $27,981 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,562 ten years after entry. Set against $27,981 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%. More on Western Michigan University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #10 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Students borrow a median of $19,625 to complete their Other Education program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,020 ten years after entry. Set against $19,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
California State University Channel Islands landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Camarillo, CA, California State University Channel Islands is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,159, compared with $19,759 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $14,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,152 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. Read more about California State University Channel Islands
Southern Adventist University offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Collegedale, TN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,300. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $53,723 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%. Read more about Southern Adventist University
University Of Central Missouri landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Warrensburg, MO, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. University Of Central Missouri Other Education students take on a median of $24,250 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,560 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Missouri admits about 64% of applicants. Read more about University Of Central Missouri
Sonoma State University placed #14 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Based in Rohnert Park, CA, Sonoma State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,624 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,224. Students borrow a median of $17,305 to complete their Other Education program here. Sonoma State University alumni report median earnings of $65,986 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,305 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%. More on Sonoma State University
Jackson State University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. This public school is set in Jackson, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Typical Other Education student debt is $42,699. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,060 ten years after entry. Set against $42,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. More on Jackson State University
Eastern Oregon University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in La Grande, OR, Eastern Oregon University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,184, with out-of-state students paying around $24,729. The median Other Education program debt is $25,732. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,112 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,732 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Eastern Oregon University report
Wisconsin Lutheran College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $36,110. Wisconsin Lutheran College Other Education students take on a median of $26,916 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,664. That is a strong return on a $26,916 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%. Get the full Wisconsin Lutheran College report
Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. This public school is set in Bowling Green, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $47,896 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%. More on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Westminster College Pa ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Located in New Wilmington, PA, Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,290. Typical Other Education student debt is $27,000. Westminster College Pa alumni report median earnings of $53,861 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Westminster College Pa admits about 93% of applicants. Read the full report on Westminster College Pa
Edgewood College placed #20 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Located in Madison, WI, Edgewood College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,860. Graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. Median earnings reach $59,728 ten years out. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Edgewood College
Liberty University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Students borrow a median of $26,266 to complete their Other Education program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,813. That is a strong return on a $26,266 median debt. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. More on Liberty University
University Of South Alabama came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. University Of South Alabama is a public school based in Mobile, AL. In-state tuition and fees average $10,116, with out-of-state students paying around $19,092. The median Other Education program debt is $26,513. Median earnings reach $49,379 ten years out. Set against $26,513 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%. Read more about University Of South Alabama
Saint Leo University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Located in Saint Leo, FL, Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $30,000. Typical Other Education student debt is $32,116. Saint Leo University alumni report median earnings of $48,364 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. More on Saint Leo University
California State Polytechnic University Pomona ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Based in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,781, while out-of-state students pay about $20,381. Students borrow a median of $12,200 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $71,902 ten years out. Set against $12,200 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Albany State University placed #25 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Located in Albany, GA, Albany State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,656, compared with $17,008 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $31,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,674. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Albany State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Mount Vernon Nazarene University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mount Vernon, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,193. Graduates carry a median of $26,602 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,555. Set against $26,602 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Mount Vernon Nazarene University report
Shawnee State University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,448 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,032. Students borrow a median of $25,233 to complete their Other Education program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,596 ten years after entry. Set against $25,233 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Shawnee State University
Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mequon, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Students borrow a median of $27,172 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $56,075 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,172 median debt. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Concordia University Wisconsin report
Suny At Albany ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. This public school is set in Albany, NY. Students from in state pay about $10,601 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. Typical Other Education student debt is $23,521. Suny At Albany alumni report median earnings of $67,979 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Suny At Albany report
Arizona State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. The median Other Education program debt is $25,367. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,668. That is a strong return on a $25,367 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%. Get the full Arizona State University report
University Of Arizona came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Located in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. The median Other Education program debt is $21,861. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,979 ten years after entry. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%. Get the full University Of Arizona report
Indiana University Bloomington ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Located in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $20,542. Median earnings reach $63,742 ten years out. Set against $20,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Bloomington has an acceptance rate of 78%. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile
Keystone College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Located in La Plume, PA, Keystone College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,300. Graduates carry a median of $28,226 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,976 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Keystone College admits about 85% of applicants. Get the full Keystone College report
University Of Arkansas At Monticello landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Monticello, AR, University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,292, compared with $14,857 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Education student debt is $15,611. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,902 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,611 median debt. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas At Monticello
La Salle University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Philadelphia, PA, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,800. Students borrow a median of $25,462 to complete their Other Education program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $67,416. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. More on La Salle University
Evangel University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Based in Springfield, MO, Evangel University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,548. Students borrow a median of $24,876 to complete their Other Education program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,573. That is a strong return on a $24,876 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%. Get the full Evangel University report
Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Set in Fayette, MO, Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,620. Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Other Education students take on a median of $24,633 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,991. Set against $24,633 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
University Of Dayton landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Dayton, OH, University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $49,140 in tuition and fees. Typical Other Education student debt is $25,033. Median earnings reach $75,537 ten years out. Set against $25,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%. See the full University Of Dayton profile
Campbell University placed #39 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. Located in Buies Creek, NC, Campbell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,600 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $54,886 ten years out. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Campbell University admits about 87% of applicants. More on Campbell University
Lee University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cleveland, TN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,790. Typical Other Education student debt is $28,375. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,222. Set against $28,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%. See the full Lee University profile
Rockford College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Rockford, IL, Rockford College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,780. Students borrow a median of $28,094 to complete their Other Education program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,794. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Rockford College report
Roberts Wesleyan College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,826. The median Other Education program debt is $32,002. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,031 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $32,002 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%. Read the full report on Roberts Wesleyan College
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Based in Winona, MN, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $45,080. Graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. Median earnings reach $58,170 ten years out. Set against $27,081 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Carroll University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Located in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,890 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,904 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $58,009 ten years out. Set against $26,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Carroll University profile
Pacific University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school based in Forest Grove, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,374. Typical Other Education student debt is $26,170. Pacific University alumni report median earnings of $60,583 a decade after entry. Set against $26,170 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pacific University has an acceptance rate of 90%. More on Pacific University
Wittenberg University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Springfield, OH, Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,940 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Wittenberg University alumni report median earnings of $54,947 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wittenberg University admits about 72% of applicants. Get the full Wittenberg University report
Gonzaga University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Education schools. Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit school based in Spokane, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,188 to complete their Other Education program here. Median earnings reach $78,892 ten years out. Set against $25,188 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%. Read the full report on Gonzaga University
West Virginia Wesleyan College placed #49 among the best-value Other Education schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Buckhannon, WV. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,090. Students borrow a median of $26,857 to complete their Other Education program here. West Virginia Wesleyan College alumni report median earnings of $51,593 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. More on West Virginia Wesleyan College
Boston University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. The median Other Education program debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,238. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted. See the full Boston University profile
Boston College landed the #51 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Typical Other Education student debt is $18,101. Median earnings reach $103,937 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $18,101 median debt. Boston College admits about 16% of applicants. Read more about Boston College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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