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 5 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.
Mary Baldwin College earned the #1 spot for value among other education schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,187. Other Education graduates carry a median of $29,562 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,479. That is a strong return on a $29,562 median debt.
Old Dominion University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750, while out-of-state students pay about $33,780. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $26,001. Early-career other education graduates make about $75,558. That is a strong return on a $26,001 median debt. Old Dominion University admits about 90% of applicants.
Regent University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other education schools. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. Other Education graduates carry a median of $29,451 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $66,119. Set against $29,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
James Madison University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,966, compared with $31,312 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $52,997 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,218 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Liberty University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other education schools. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $26,266. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $45,877. Set against $26,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.
The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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