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 5 schools to find the best return on investment 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 Mary Baldwin College, our #1 best value for other education in Virginia. Mary Baldwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Staunton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,187. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $29,562. Other Education graduates of Mary Baldwin College earn a median of $57,479 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Old Dominion University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $26,001. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $75,558. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Regent University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,650. Other Education graduates carry a median of $29,451 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Regent University earn a median of $66,119 early in their careers. Set against $29,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
James Madison University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #4 spot this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $31,312. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $52,997. That is a strong return on a $21,218 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Liberty University one of the best values for other education. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. 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. That is a strong return on a $26,266 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
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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