by our College Data Analytics Team
[Teacher Assistant/Aide](/majors/education/teaching-assistants-aides/teacher-assistant-aide/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for teacher assistant/aide students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in teacher assistant/aide, balancing cost against outcomes.
Northeast Technology Center System Office tops our 2026 list of the best value teacher assistant/aide schools in the Southwest Region. Northeast Technology Center System Office is a small public school located in the town of Pryor. Soon after graduation, teacher assistant/aide degree recipients from Northeast Technology Center System Office generally make around $35,262.
Students looking for strong value in teacher assistant/aide will find it at Texas State Technical College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,212 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,812. Typical student debt for teacher assistant/aide graduates is $9,216. Teacher Assistant/aide graduates of Texas State Technical College earn a median of $35,369 early in their careers. Set against $9,216 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Southwest Technology Center one of the best values for teacher assistant/aide. Located in the rural area of Altus, Southwest Technology Center is a small public university. Teacher Assistant/aide graduates of Southwest Technology Center earn a median of $39,527 early in their careers.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mesa Community College earned it the #4 place for teacher assistant/aide. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete the teacher assistant/aide program here. Early-career teacher assistant/aide graduates make about $54,730. Set against $13,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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