by our College Data Analytics Team
[Teaching Assistants](/majors/education/teaching-assistants-aides/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value teaching assistants schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the teaching assistants degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Northeast Technology Center System Office the best value for a degree in teaching assistants in the Southwest Region. Located in the town of Pryor, Northeast Technology Center System Office is a small public university. Soon after graduation, teaching assistants degree recipients from Northeast Technology Center System Office generally make around $35,262.
Texas State Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in teaching assistants, landing the #2 spot this year. Texas State Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Waco. Students from in state pay about $7,212 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,812. Students borrow a median of $9,216 to complete the teaching assistants program here. Soon after graduation, teaching assistants degree recipients from Texas State Technical College generally make around $35,369. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Mesa Community College one of the best values for teaching assistants. Mesa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Mesa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Typical student debt for teaching assistants graduates is $13,750. Soon after graduation, teaching assistants degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Southwest Technology Center one of the best values for teaching assistants. Located in the rural area of Altus, Southwest Technology Center is a small public university. Early-career teaching assistants graduates make about $39,527.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.