by our College Data Analytics Team
[History Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/history-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong history education education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 18 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value history education schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the history education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Odessa College, our #1 best value for history education in Texas. Odessa College is a large public school located in the city of Odessa. Students from in state pay about $2,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,926. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $9,087. History Education graduates of Odessa College earn a median of $47,856 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,087 median debt.
Hardin Simmons University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Abilene, Hardin Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $32,960 in tuition and fees. History Education graduates carry a median of $27,709 in student loans. History Education graduates of Hardin Simmons University earn a median of $48,334 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,709 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in history education will find it at Texas Lutheran University, which ranked #3. Texas Lutheran University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seguin. In-state tuition and fees average $36,230. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the history education program here. Early-career history education graduates make about $52,270. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Abilene Christian University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #4 spot this year. Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,200. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Abilene Christian University generally make around $51,360. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Mary Hardin Baylor one of the best values for history education. University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Belton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,300. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the history education program here. History Education graduates of University Of Mary Hardin Baylor earn a median of $52,133 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
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Dallas Baptist University came in at #6 for value in history education this year. Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,190. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $22,819. History Education graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn a median of $56,814 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,819 median debt. Dallas Baptist University admits about 89% 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 · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.