by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
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.
Leading the list is Westminster College Pa, our #1 best value for other education in Pennsylvania. Set in the rural area of New Wilmington, Westminster College Pa is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $40,290. Other Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $42,047. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
A rank of #2 makes Swarthmore College one of the best values for other education. Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,494. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Swarthmore College generally make around $66,971. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 8%.
Eastern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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.
Students looking for strong value in other education will find it at University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Other Education graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $99,682. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in other education will find it at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $24,958. Early-career other education graduates make about $56,926. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for other education value this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $25,266. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $60,523. Set against $25,266 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Lehigh University came in at #7 for value in other education this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,980. Other Education graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $70,321. That is a strong return on a $23,008 median debt. Lehigh University admits about 26% of applicants.
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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