by our College Data Analytics Team
[History Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/history-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for history education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in history education, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in history education, no school beat Cuny Lehman College this year. Cuny Lehman College is a large public school located in the city of Bronx. In-state tuition and fees average $7,410, with out-of-state students paying around $15,360. History Education graduates carry a median of $13,213 in student loans. Early-career history education graduates make about $90,725. That is a strong return on a $13,213 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.
Cuny Queens College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,538, while out-of-state students pay about $15,488. Students borrow a median of $16,000 to complete the history education program here. Early-career history education graduates make about $41,847. That is a strong return on a $16,000 median debt. Cuny Queens College admits about 64% of applicants.
Cuny College Of Staten Island is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #3 spot this year. Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public school located in the city of Staten Island. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,490, while out-of-state students pay about $15,440. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $14,688. Early-career history education graduates make about $59,182. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in history education will find it at Marist College, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,620. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the history education program here. Early-career history education graduates make about $60,521. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Marist College admits about 56% of applicants.
Dominican College Of Blauvelt came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value history education schools. Located in the suburb of Orangeburg, Dominican College Of Blauvelt is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,220 in tuition and fees. History Education graduates carry a median of $27,033 in student loans. History Education graduates of Dominican College Of Blauvelt earn a median of $58,062 early in their careers. Set against $27,033 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 63%.
This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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