by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/education-other/) 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 89 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other education students.
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Where you study other education affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we built our Best Value Other Education Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Foothill College earned the #1 spot for value among other education schools in the United States. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,565 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,590. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $11,595. Early-career other education graduates make about $94,152. That is a strong return on a $11,595 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in other education will find it at California State Polytechnic University Pomona, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Pomona, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,781 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,381. Students borrow a median of $12,200 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn a median of $31,250 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.
A rank of #3 makes St Petersburg College one of the best values for other education. St Petersburg College is a very large public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,682, compared with $9,286 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $30,870 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $35,491. That is a strong return on a $30,870 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Hillsborough Community College one of the best values for other education. Located in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,491, with out-of-state students paying around $9,088. Other Education graduates carry a median of $16,142 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn a median of $44,101 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,142 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in other education will find it at Rhode Island College, which ranked #5. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $27,299. Students borrow a median of $23,394 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,316. That is a strong return on a $23,394 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Sonoma State University landed the #6 spot for other education value this year. Sonoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rohnert Park. In-state tuition and fees average $8,624, while out-of-state students pay about $21,224. Students borrow a median of $17,305 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Sonoma State University generally make around $31,095. Set against $17,305 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
California State University Channel Islands earned the #7 position for value in other education this year. California State University Channel Islands is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Camarillo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,159, while out-of-state students pay about $19,759. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $14,000. Early-career other education graduates make about $34,646. Set against $14,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Johns River State College landed the #8 spot for other education value this year. Located in the town of Palatka, Saint Johns River State College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,591, while out-of-state students pay about $9,334. Other Education graduates carry a median of $16,293 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $47,807. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #9 spot for other education value this year. Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Sanford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,122, while out-of-state students pay about $11,447. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $48,049. That is a strong return on a $18,419 median debt.
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #10 among the best values for other education. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $18,248. Other Education graduates carry a median of $24,161 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $41,256. Set against $24,161 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Polk State College landed the #11 spot for other education value this year. Set in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,694, with out-of-state students paying around $9,818. Students borrow a median of $14,806 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Polk State College earn a median of $49,499 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,806 median debt.
University Of West Georgia landed the #12 spot for other education value this year. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,088, while out-of-state students pay about $17,800. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $26,789. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of West Georgia generally make around $96,760. Set against $26,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of West Georgia admits about 52% of applicants.
University Of West Alabama landed the #13 spot for other education value this year. Set in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,990 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,090. Students borrow a median of $31,894 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $53,270. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 43%.
Andrews University landed the #14 spot for other education value this year. Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Berrien Springs. In-state tuition and fees average $35,056. Other Education graduates carry a median of $26,314 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $62,634. Set against $26,314 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Columbus State University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,898 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,610. Other Education graduates carry a median of $28,493 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Columbus State University generally make around $105,126. Set against $28,493 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbus State University admits about 99% of applicants.
Berkeley City College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value other education schools. Berkeley City College is a large public school located in the city of Berkeley. In-state tuition and fees average $1,258, with out-of-state students paying around $9,898. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,217 ten years after entry.
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater placed #17 among the best values for other education. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public school located in the town of Whitewater. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,716. Other Education graduates carry a median of $25,306 in student loans. Other Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $45,767 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Arizona State University came in at #18 for value in other education this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $25,367 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $37,535. Set against $25,367 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Indiana University Bloomington placed #19 among the best values for other education. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Other Education graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $52,123. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
Mary Baldwin College placed #20 among the best values for other education. Located in the city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,187. Other Education graduates carry a median of $29,562 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Mary Baldwin College generally make around $57,479. Set against $29,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Central Missouri landed the #21 spot for other education value this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $24,250. Other Education graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $32,110 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. University Of Central Missouri admits about 64% of applicants.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #22 position for value in other education this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $19,625 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $46,560. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #23 among the best values for other education. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Other Education graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Other Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Valencia College came in at #24 for value in other education this year. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $9,576. Other Education graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Valencia College earn a median of $42,786 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,413 median debt.
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce placed #25 among the best values for other education. Set in the rural area of Mercedita, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,780. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $7,869. Early-career other education graduates make about $17,850. That is a strong return on a $7,869 median debt. The acceptance rate is 34%.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 89 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 89 ranked schools only.
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