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2026 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Alaska

2 Colleges in the United States
$22,550 Avg Student Debt
$48,670 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Elementary Education Badge [Elementary Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/elementary-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong elementary education education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value elementary education schools.

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2026 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Alaska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in elementary education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Elementary Education Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Alaska Southeast, our #1 best value for elementary education in Alaska. Located in the rural area of Juneau, University Of Alaska Southeast is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,936, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $20,527. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Alaska Southeast earn a median of $55,216 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Alaska Southeast admits about 63% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in elementary education will find it at University Of Alaska Fairbanks, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Fairbanks, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,083, with out-of-state students paying around $25,892. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $24,573 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Alaska Fairbanks generally make around $51,619. That is a strong return on a $24,573 median debt.

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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

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