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2026 Best Value Other Education Master’s Degree Schools

23 Colleges in the United States
$25,095 Avg Student Debt
$62,150 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Education Master's Degree Badge [Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 317 schools to find the best return on investment for other education students.

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2026 Best Value Other Education Schools in the United States

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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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Leading the list is Rhode Island College, our #1 best value for other education in the United States. Set in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,300, with out-of-state students paying around $27,299. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $23,394. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,316. Set against $23,394 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Louisiana Monroe one of the best values for other education. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. In-state tuition and fees average $9,190, with out-of-state students paying around $21,290. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $22,465. Early-career other education graduates make about $50,274. Set against $22,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Johns Hopkins University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Other Education graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $238,614. That is a strong return on a $13,426 median debt. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in other education will find it at University Of The District Of Columbia, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,662 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,514. Other Education graduates carry a median of $32,304 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of The District Of Columbia generally make around $57,060. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Framingham State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,920, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. Other Education graduates carry a median of $25,872 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $49,006. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College landed the #6 spot for other education value this year. Set in the city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,187. Students borrow a median of $29,562 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,479. Set against $29,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Ramapo College Of New Jersey landed the #7 spot for other education value this year. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,777, with out-of-state students paying around $27,708. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $24,014. Early-career other education graduates make about $71,109. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Newman University
Wichita, KS

Newman University earned the #8 position for value in other education this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Newman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,500. Students borrow a median of $24,562 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,002. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Newman University admits about 74% of applicants.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University earned the #9 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. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $29,530. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $47,065. That is a strong return on a $29,530 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University earned the #10 position for value in other education this year. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Students from in state pay about $21,650 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $29,451. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $58,006. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.

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Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College came in at #11 for value in other education this year. Virginia Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. In-state tuition and fees average $37,500. Other Education graduates carry a median of $27,925 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Virginia Wesleyan College generally make around $45,517. That is a strong return on a $27,925 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa landed the #12 spot for other education value this year. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $24,463. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,375. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Jackson State University placed #13 among the best values for other education. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Students borrow a median of $42,699 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $27,729. That is a strong return on a $42,699 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,234 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,543 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.

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Columbia College South Carolina landed the #15 spot for other education value this year. Columbia College South Carolina is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,054. Students borrow a median of $28,158 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Columbia College South Carolina earn a median of $49,797 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. 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. Other Education graduates of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine earn a median of $76,633 early in their careers.

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College placed #17 among the best values for other education. Set in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,052. Other Education graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $60,520. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Touro College admits about 61% of applicants.

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Stevenson University earned the #18 position for value in other education 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. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $27,042. Early-career other education graduates make about $50,346. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Stevenson University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Eastern University came in at #19 for value in other education this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $38,400 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $28,584. Early-career other education graduates make about $58,818. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University earned the #20 position for value in other education this year. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $48,775. Other Education graduates carry a median of $25,487 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $51,037. Set against $25,487 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Adelphi University admits about 66% of applicants.

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College placed #21 among the best values for other education. Set in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,018. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $50,172. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mount Holyoke College admits about 36% of applicants.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania placed #22 among the best values for other education. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University landed the #23 spot for other education value this year. Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. In-state tuition and fees average $34,256. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $24,818. Early-career other education graduates make about $65,382. That is a strong return on a $24,818 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University earned the #24 position for value in other education this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $21,897. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from New York University generally make around $76,983. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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George Washington University placed #25 among the best values for other education. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,710. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $22,910. Early-career other education graduates make about $49,347. Set against $22,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.

Rest of the Top 29 Best Value Other Education Schools

These schools also delivered strong value for other education this year:

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA
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Yeshiva University
New York, NY
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.

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