by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/education-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 317 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Rhode Island College, our #1 best value for other education in the United States. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,300, while out-of-state students pay about $27,299. Other Education graduates carry a median of $23,394 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,316. That is a strong return on a $23,394 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Students looking for strong value in other education will find it at University Of Louisiana Monroe, which ranked #2. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. Students from in state pay about $9,190 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,290. Students borrow a median of $22,465 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Monroe generally make around $50,274. That is a strong return on a $22,465 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Johns Hopkins University earned it the #3 place for other education. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $13,426. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $238,614. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes University Of The District Of Columbia one of the best values for other education. University Of The District Of Columbia is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,662, while out-of-state students pay about $12,514. Other Education graduates carry a median of $32,304 in student loans. Other Education graduates of University Of The District Of Columbia earn a median of $57,060 early in their careers. Set against $32,304 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Framingham State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,920 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,000. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $25,872. Other Education graduates of Framingham State University earn a median of $49,006 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,872 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
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Mary Baldwin College came in at #6 for value in other education this year. Located in the city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,187. Other Education graduates carry a median of $29,562 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Mary Baldwin College generally make around $57,479. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ramapo College Of New Jersey placed #7 among the best values for other education. Set in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,777, with out-of-state students paying around $27,708. Students borrow a median of $24,014 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Ramapo College Of New Jersey generally make around $71,109. That is a strong return on a $24,014 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Newman University landed the #8 spot for other education value this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Newman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $35,500. Students borrow a median of $24,562 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Newman University earn a median of $57,002 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,562 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Lindenwood University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,600. Other Education graduates carry a median of $29,530 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $47,065. That is a strong return on a $29,530 median debt. Lindenwood University admits about 57% of applicants.
Regent University earned the #10 position for value in other education this year. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,650. Other Education graduates carry a median of $29,451 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Regent University earn a median of $58,006 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,451 median debt. Regent University admits about 38% of applicants.
Virginia Wesleyan College placed #11 among the best values for other education. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,500. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $27,925. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Virginia Wesleyan College generally make around $45,517. Set against $27,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Virginia Wesleyan College admits about 73% of applicants.
University Of Iowa ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,463 median debt. University Of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.
Jackson State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,965, compared with $11,965 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $42,699 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $27,729 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $42,699 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Other Education graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $53,543. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Columbia College South Carolina earned the #15 position for value in other education this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,054. Students borrow a median of $28,158 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Columbia College South Carolina generally make around $49,797. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Columbia College South Carolina admits about 94% of applicants.
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine came in at #16 for value in other education this year. Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,790. Early-career other education graduates make about $76,633.
Touro College came in at #17 for value in other education this year. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $20,052 in tuition and fees. Other Education graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Touro College generally make around $60,520. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Stevenson University landed the #18 spot for other education value this year. Set in the suburb of Owings Mills, Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,560. Students borrow a median of $27,042 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Stevenson University earn a median of $50,346 early in their careers. Set against $27,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,400. Students borrow a median of $28,584 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Eastern University generally make around $58,818. Set against $28,584 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern University admits about 91% of applicants.
Adelphi University came in at #20 for value in other education this year. Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,775. Other Education graduates carry a median of $25,487 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Adelphi University earn a median of $51,037 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,487 median debt. Adelphi University admits about 66% of applicants.
Mount Holyoke College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Hadley. Students from in state pay about $67,018 in tuition and fees. Other Education graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Mount Holyoke College earn a median of $50,172 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #22 spot for other education value this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Other Education graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Other Education graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
Lesley University came in at #23 for value in other education this year. Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students from in state pay about $34,256 in tuition and fees. Other Education graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Lesley University generally make around $65,382. Set against $24,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
New York University placed #24 among the best values for other education. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $21,897. Early-career other education graduates make about $76,983. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.
George Washington University placed #25 among the best values for other education. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $22,910. Other Education graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $49,347 early in their careers. Set against $22,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 47%.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 317 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 23 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.