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2026 Best Value Other Education Schools in the The Plains States Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$25,482 Avg Student Debt
$57,260 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Education Badge [Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/education-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other education education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other education students.

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2026 Best Value Other Education Schools in the The Plains States Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Education Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 best value for other education in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $19,625. Other Education graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $46,560 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clarkson College earned it the #2 place for other education. Set in the city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,104. Students borrow a median of $30,052 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Clarkson College earn a median of $77,377 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Central Missouri came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Other Education graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Other Education graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $32,110 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,500. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earn a median of $47,316 early in their careers. 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.

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Students looking for strong value in other education will find it at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #5. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $22,386. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $49,755. Set against $22,386 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #6 spot for other education value this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,978 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $45,678. That is a strong return on a $25,978 median debt. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University earned the #7 position for value in other education this year. Set in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,600 in tuition and fees. Other Education graduates carry a median of $29,530 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $39,939. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Newman University
Wichita, KS

Newman University came in at #8 for value in other education this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Newman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,500. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $24,562. Other Education graduates of Newman University earn a median of $57,002 early in their careers. Set against $24,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,080. Students borrow a median of $27,081 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $69,785. That is a strong return on a $27,081 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa landed the #10 spot for other education value this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $24,463. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,375. Set against $24,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.

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Missouri Baptist University landed the #11 spot for other education value this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $33,122. Students borrow a median of $27,337 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $83,275. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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