by our College Data Analytics Team
[Education](/majors/education/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value education schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Community College Of Vermont the best value for a degree in education in Vermont. Located in the rural area of Montpelier, Community College Of Vermont is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,920, with out-of-state students paying around $13,640. Typical student debt for education graduates is $10,357. Early-career education graduates make about $31,610. Set against $10,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Vermont Technical College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value education schools. Set in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,952, while out-of-state students pay about $22,296. Education graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans. Education graduates of Vermont Technical College earn a median of $43,281 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Vermont came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value education schools. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Typical student debt for education graduates is $20,829. Education graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $42,205 early in their careers. Set against $20,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
A rank of #4 makes Saint Michaels College one of the best values for education. Located in the suburb of Colchester, Saint Michaels College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,450. Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Education graduates of Saint Michaels College earn a median of $45,856 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Middlebury College one of the best values for education. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,600. Education graduates carry a median of $15,948 in student loans. Early-career education graduates make about $54,713. Set against $15,948 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Middlebury College admits about 11% of applicants.
Champlain College came in at #6 for value in education this year. Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Burlington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,850. Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Champlain College generally make around $37,027. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Landmark College earned the #7 position for value in education this year. Landmark College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Putney. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,540. Typical student debt for education graduates is $23,375. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $29,813. Set against $23,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 49% 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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