2023 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Teacher Education Subject Specific School for You
With 43,297 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, teacher education subject specific is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 835 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for subject specific ed students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the United States
Check out the subject specific ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Teacher Education Subject Specific
Our 2023 rankings named Cabrini University the best value school in the United States for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the suburb of Radnor, Cabrini University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cabrini University are $33,845 a year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Itawamba Community College is a great value for teacher education subject specific students. ICC is a small public school located in the town of Fulton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ICC are $5,360 per year. While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at ICC accumulate an average of around $8,103 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Brigham Young University - Idaho helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teacher education subject specific schools in the United States. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from BYU - I carry an average student debtload of $13,837.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU are $6,120 a year. On average, subject specific ed graduates from BYU take out $9,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, BYU is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list.
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Out of the 835 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Spokane Falls Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Spokane Falls Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,135 in tuition and fees each year.
Spokane Falls Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list.
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With a ranking of #6, Chadron State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. Chadron State College is a small public school located in the remote town of Chadron.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Chadron State College are $7,206 a year. The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at Chadron State College take out is $24,637.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Chadron State College also is in the top 20% of our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools ranking.
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Wayne State College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. WSC is a small public school located in the distant town of Wayne.
WSC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,458 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from WSC carry an average student debtload of $24,925.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, WSC also did well on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Three Rivers College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. Located in the remote town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Three Rivers College are $6,510 a year. After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Three Rivers College carry an average student debtload of $11,273.
University of the Cumberlands came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Cumberlands undergraduate students pay an average of $9,875 in tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #10, Northeast Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northeast are $5,010 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Northeast also did well on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #11, Minot State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the town of Minot, MSU is a public college with a small student population.
MSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,163 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from MSU carry an average student debtload of $31,000.
MSU also claimed a spot on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Western Governors University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #12 on the list. WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.
WGU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,452 in tuition and fees each year. On average, subject specific ed graduates from WGU take out $24,287 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, WGU is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list.
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VanderCook College of Music did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. It came in at #13 on the list. VanderCook College of Music is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at VanderCook College of Music are $29,800 per year. While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at VanderCook College of Music accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $587, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Worcester State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education subject specific programs. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.
Worcester State undergraduate students pay an average of $16,666 in tuition and fees each year.
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Viterbo University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools ranking. Located in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Viterbo undergraduate students pay an average of $29,920 in tuition and fees each year.
Viterbo excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list.
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Valley City State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools ranking. Located in the town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Valley City State University are $12,969 a year. While working on their degree, subject specific ed majors at Valley City State University accumulate an average of around $26,105 in student debt.
Valley City State University also claimed a spot on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Essex County College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education subject specific programs. Located in the city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Essex are $8,966 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Essex also is in the top 10% of our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools ranking.
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With a ranking of #18, Dickinson State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. DSU is a small public school located in the town of Dickinson.
DSU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,942 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that subject specific ed majors at DSU take out is $31,000.
In addition to its great value ranking, DSU is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list.
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Hood College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education subject specific programs. Hood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Frederick.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Hood are $43,140 a year.
Hood also claimed a spot on our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Hamline University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education subject specific programs. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hamline are $46,221 per year.
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Bemidji State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public college with a small student population.
Bemidji State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,806 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, subject specific ed graduates from Bemidji State University carry an average student debtload of $26,294.
Gordon College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education subject specific programs. Gordon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wenham.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gordon College are $26,250 per year.
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Peru State College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State is a public school with a small student population.
Peru State undergraduate students pay an average of $7,800 in tuition and fees each year.
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Mayville State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools list. Mayville State University is a small public school located in the rural area of Mayville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mayville State University are $10,756 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Mayville State University also is in the top 20% of our Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools ranking.
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With a ranking of #25, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education subject specific students. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.
St Cloud Technical and Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,874 in tuition and fees each year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 835 different United States teacher education subject specific schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Teacher Education Subject Specific students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools award.
Teacher Education Subject Specific by Region
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Majors Related to Subject Specific Ed
Teacher Education Subject Specific is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.
Subject Specific Ed Focus Areas
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
Educational Administration | 46,469 |
Special Education | 36,792 |
General Education | 29,810 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aparajita Datta.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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