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2026 Best Value Psychology Teacher Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
$25,311 Avg Student Debt
$56,801 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Psychology Teacher Education Bachelor's Degree Badge [Psychology Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/psychology-teacher-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for psychology teacher education students.

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2026 Best Value Psychology Teacher Education Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the psychology teacher education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Psychology Teacher Education Schools

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For return on investment in psychology teacher education, no school beat University Of Washington Seattle Campus this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical student debt for psychology teacher education graduates is $16,481. Soon after graduation, psychology teacher education degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.

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Weber State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value psychology teacher education schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Typical student debt for psychology teacher education graduates is $26,767. Psychology Teacher Education graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. Set against $26,767 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Wayne State College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value psychology teacher education schools. Located in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,171 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for psychology teacher education graduates is $25,957. Soon after graduation, psychology teacher education degree recipients from Wayne State College generally make around $46,646. That is a strong return on a $25,957 median debt.

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A rank of #4 makes Emporia State University one of the best values for psychology teacher education. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,106 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Typical student debt for psychology teacher education graduates is $22,500. Soon after graduation, psychology teacher education degree recipients from Emporia State University generally make around $46,440. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in psychology teacher education will find it at Lewis Clark State College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,610, compared with $22,028 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for psychology teacher education graduates is $23,781. Soon after graduation, psychology teacher education degree recipients from Lewis Clark State College generally make around $44,496. That is a strong return on a $23,781 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Delaware landed the #6 spot for psychology teacher education value this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Students borrow a median of $26,298 to complete the psychology teacher education program here. Early-career psychology teacher education graduates make about $54,155. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.

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Albion College
Albion, MI

Albion College came in at #7 for value in psychology teacher education this year. Albion College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Albion. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,950. Psychology Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,047 in student loans. Early-career psychology teacher education graduates make about $43,301. That is a strong return on a $26,047 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Pittsburg State University placed #8 among the best values for psychology teacher education. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete the psychology teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, psychology teacher education degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $50,003. That is a strong return on a $24,125 median debt. Pittsburg State University admits about 89% of applicants.

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee University placed #9 among the best values for psychology teacher education. Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Students from in state pay about $23,790 in tuition and fees. Psychology Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $29,625 in student loans. Early-career psychology teacher education graduates make about $38,249. That is a strong return on a $29,625 median debt. Lee University admits about 70% of applicants.

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Utica College
Utica, NY

Utica College landed the #10 spot for psychology teacher education value this year. Located in the city of Utica, Utica College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $26,930 in tuition and fees. Psychology Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,237 in student loans. Early-career psychology teacher education graduates make about $53,602. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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William Penn University placed #11 among the best values for psychology teacher education. Located in the town of Oskaloosa, William Penn University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $29,750 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,341 to complete the psychology teacher education program here. Psychology Teacher Education graduates of William Penn University earn a median of $39,727 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,341 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Bradley University came in at #12 for value in psychology teacher education this year. Located in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,160. Psychology Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, psychology teacher education degree recipients from Bradley University generally make around $54,513. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Bradley University admits about 77% of applicants.

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Saint Norbert College placed #13 among the best values for psychology teacher education. Located in the suburb of De Pere, Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,580. Students borrow a median of $24,889 to complete the psychology teacher education program here. Psychology Teacher Education graduates of Saint Norbert College earn a median of $43,829 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,889 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

Other Psychology Teacher Education Degree Levels

Explore the best-value psychology teacher education schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Psychology Teacher Education
Associate's Degrees in Psychology Teacher Education
Master's Degrees in Psychology Teacher Education
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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 · 20 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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