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2026 Best Value Social Science Teacher Education Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in social science teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Social Science Teacher Education Schools
Rhode Island College earned the #1 spot for value among social science teacher education schools in the New England Region. Rhode Island College is a large public school located in the suburb of Providence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,300, compared with $27,299 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,659 to complete the social science teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, social science teacher education degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $51,124. Set against $29,659 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Bridgewater State University one of the best values for social science teacher education. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,734, compared with $17,874 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for social science teacher education graduates is $27,000. Social Science Teacher Education graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median of $48,937 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Plymouth State University one of the best values for social science teacher education. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,626, while out-of-state students pay about $25,566. Typical student debt for social science teacher education graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, social science teacher education degree recipients from Plymouth State University generally make around $45,528. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Plymouth State University admits about 88% of applicants.
Gordon College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value social science teacher education schools. Located in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,700. Students borrow a median of $26,372 to complete the social science teacher education program here. Social Science Teacher Education graduates of Gordon College earn a median of $37,097 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in social science teacher education will find it at Lesley University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,256. Social Science Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans. Early-career social science teacher education graduates make about $48,287. Set against $24,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lesley University admits about 97% 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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[Social Science Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/social-science-teacher-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
