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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/) 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 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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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2026 list of the best value other education schools in the The Plains States Region. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Students borrow a median of $19,625 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $46,560. That is a strong return on a $19,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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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. Students from in state pay about $16,104 in tuition and fees. Other Education graduates carry a median of $30,052 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Clarkson College earn a median of $77,377 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,052 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Central Missouri came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $24,250. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $32,110. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,500. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $47,316. Set against $25,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Students borrow a median of $22,386 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $49,755 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,386 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #6 among the best values for other education. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,978 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $45,678. That is a strong return on a $25,978 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University placed #7 among the best values for other education. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,600. Students borrow a median of $29,530 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Lindenwood University earn a median of $39,939 early in their careers. 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 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,500. Other Education graduates carry a median of $24,562 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Newman University generally make around $57,002. That is a strong return on a $24,562 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,080. Students borrow a median of $27,081 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota generally make around $69,785. That is a strong return on a $27,081 median debt. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota admits about 93% of applicants.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa came in at #10 for value in other education this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,375. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Missouri Baptist University came in at #11 for value in other education 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. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $27,337. Other Education graduates of Missouri Baptist University earn a median of $83,275 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,337 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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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 · 32 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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