by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for other education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Lourdes College, our #1 best value for other education in Ohio. Set in the suburb of Sylvania, Lourdes College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,370 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,668 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $75,250. Set against $29,668 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lourdes College admits about 74% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the best values for other education. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $30,483. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Franklin University earned it the #3 place for other education. Set in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,577. Students borrow a median of $35,890 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,471. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Dayton earned it the #4 place for other education. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,140. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $56,077 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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