2027 Best Value Health Education Schools in the New England Region

[Health Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/health-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 9 schools to find the best return on investment for health education students.
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2027 Best Value Health Education Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Health Education Schools
Rhode Island College earned the #1 spot for value among health education schools in the New England Region. Set in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,300 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,299. Students borrow a median of $29,659 to complete the health education program here. Health Education graduates of Rhode Island College earn a median of $51,124 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rhode Island College admits about 92% of applicants.
Worcester State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health education, landing the #2 spot this year. Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester. In-state tuition and fees average $11,786, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,451 to complete the health education program here. Health Education graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $45,297 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,451 median debt. Worcester State University admits about 88% of applicants.
Bridgewater State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value health education schools. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,734, with out-of-state students paying around $17,874. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health education program here. Health Education graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median of $48,072 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Maine At Farmington came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value health education schools. Located in the rural area of Farmington, University Of Maine At Farmington is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,308, with out-of-state students paying around $23,878. Health Education graduates carry a median of $25,703 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from University Of Maine At Farmington generally make around $35,414. Set against $25,703 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maine At Farmington admits about 97% of applicants.
Western Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health education, landing the #5 spot this year. Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. In-state tuition and fees average $13,401, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health education program here. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University generally make around $39,696. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Plymouth State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value health education schools. Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Plymouth. In-state tuition and fees average $14,626, while out-of-state students pay about $25,566. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health education program here. Health Education graduates of Plymouth State University earn a median of $44,487 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #7 for value in health education this year. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. In-state tuition and fees average $13,442, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. Students borrow a median of $24,875 to complete the health education program here. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $44,455. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Boston University landed the #8 spot for health education value this year. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete the health education program here. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Cambridge College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value health education schools. Located in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,378. Health Education graduates carry a median of $29,776 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Cambridge College generally make around $56,883. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.