by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/education-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other education education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other education students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Westminster College Pa tops our 2027 list of the best value other education schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the rural area of New Wilmington, Westminster College Pa is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,290. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $27,000. Early-career other education graduates make about $42,047. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
A rank of #2 makes Swarthmore College one of the best values for other education. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,494. Other Education graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Swarthmore College earn a median of $66,971 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other education schools. Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Davids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,400. Students borrow a median of $28,584 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Eastern University earn a median of $58,818 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,584 median debt. Eastern University admits about 91% of applicants.
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $16,155. Other Education graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the best values for other education. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $24,958. Other Education graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,958 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #6 among the best values for other education. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Other Education graduates carry a median of $25,266 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $60,523. That is a strong return on a $25,266 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Lehigh University placed #7 among the best values for other education. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,980. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $23,008. Early-career other education graduates make about $70,321. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 26%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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