by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/health-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.
College Factual analyzed 15 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value health education schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Saint Cloud State University tops our 2026 list of the best value health education schools in Minnesota. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,245. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $30,795. Early-career health education graduates make about $43,279. Set against $30,795 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
A rank of #2 makes Bemidji State University one of the best values for health education. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,237. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $23,389. Early-career health education graduates make about $45,668. That is a strong return on a $23,389 median debt. Bemidji State University admits about 56% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Southwest Minnesota State University one of the best values for health education. Set in the town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,361. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $29,000. Health Education graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $47,898 early in their careers. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
Concordia University Saint Paul is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,600. Students borrow a median of $29,026 to complete the health education program here. Early-career health education graduates make about $54,835. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Concordia University Saint Paul admits about 79% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Minnesota State University Moorhead one of the best values for health education. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,428. Health Education graduates carry a median of $29,750 in student loans. Health Education graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of $44,850 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
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Winona State University landed the #6 spot for health education value this year. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,576, with out-of-state students paying around $17,308. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $26,762. Health Education graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $53,109 early in their careers. Set against $26,762 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Winona State University admits about 76% of applicants.
University Of Minnesota Duluth earned the #7 position for value in health education this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Health Education graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Health Education graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $41,952 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #8 spot for health education value this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Health Education graduates carry a median of $26,082 in student loans. Health Education graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $53,463 early in their careers. Set against $26,082 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Augsburg College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value health education schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,452. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $26,319. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Augsburg College generally make around $59,409. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Northwestern College Minnesota landed the #10 spot for health education value this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Health Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota generally make around $40,191. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Concordia College At Moorhead came in at #11 for value in health education this year. Set in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,170. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health education program here. Health Education graduates of Concordia College At Moorhead earn a median of $44,611 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia College At Moorhead admits about 63% of applicants.
Bethel University Minnesota ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value health education schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,226 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete the health education program here. Health Education graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of $43,639 early in their careers. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #13 spot for health education value this year. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health education program here. Early-career health education graduates make about $65,183. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of St Thomas Minnesota admits about 85% of applicants.
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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.