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2026 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,612 Avg Student Debt
$71,006 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Education Badge [Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 68 schools to find the best return on investment for other education students.

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2026 Best Value Other Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Education Schools

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Leading the list is Johns Hopkins University, our #1 best value for other education in the Middle Atlantic Region. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $235,787. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,662, with out-of-state students paying around $12,514. Students borrow a median of $32,304 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of The District Of Columbia generally make around $57,060. Set against $32,304 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #3 makes Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus one of the best values for other education. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,380 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,297 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $26,513. Early-career other education graduates make about $42,972. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,322, compared with $11,522 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,947 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Anne Arundel Community College generally make around $59,894. That is a strong return on a $13,947 median debt.

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Suny At Albany earned it the #5 place for other education. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,601, compared with $30,991 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $44,736. Set against $23,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants.

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,494. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $19,500. Early-career other education graduates make about $66,971. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 8%.

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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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,777, while out-of-state students pay about $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. Ramapo College Of New Jersey admits about 71% of applicants.

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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland came in at #8 for value in other education this year. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. In-state tuition and fees average $43,360. Other Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland generally make around $72,647. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland admits about 82% of applicants.

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Roberts Wesleyan College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,826. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $32,002. Other Education graduates of Roberts Wesleyan College earn a median of $35,712 early in their careers. Set against $32,002 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,052. Students borrow a median of $20,285 to complete the other education program here. 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.

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Stevenson University came in at #11 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. In-state tuition and fees average $40,560. Other Education graduates carry a median of $27,042 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Stevenson University generally make around $50,346. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Eastern University earned the #12 position for value in other education this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. 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 came in at #13 for value in other education this year. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $48,775. Other Education graduates carry a median of $25,487 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Adelphi University generally make around $51,037. That is a strong return on a $25,487 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%.

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University Of Rochester earned the #14 position for value in other education this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,080. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $21,517. Early-career other education graduates make about $60,865. That is a strong return on a $21,517 median debt. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania placed #15 among the best values for other education. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $16,155. 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. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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Clarkson University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the town of Potsdam, Clarkson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,398. Other Education graduates carry a median of $26,566 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $74,144. That is a strong return on a $26,566 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned the #17 position for value in other education this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #18 for value in other education this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Other Education graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $76,983. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University landed the #19 spot for other education value this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $53,260 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $26,426. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $65,421. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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George Washington University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. 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. Other Education graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $49,347. Set against $22,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $26,130. Early-career other education graduates make about $54,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Syracuse University admits about 46% of applicants.

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University placed #22 among the best values for other education. Located in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,800. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $20,625. Early-career other education graduates make about $52,838. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Yeshiva University admits about 56% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 68 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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