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2027 Best Value History Education Schools in Massachusetts

8 Colleges in the United States
$25,062 Avg Student Debt
$63,930 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value History Education Badge [History Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/history-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value history education schools.

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2027 Best Value History Education Schools in Massachusetts

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the history education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value History Education Schools

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Our analysis ranked Worcester State University the best value for a degree in history education in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,786 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $24,451. History Education graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $45,297 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Worcester State University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Fitchburg State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value history education schools. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,346, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. History Education graduates carry a median of $25,840 in student loans. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Fitchburg State University generally make around $48,965. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salem State University earned it the #3 place for history education. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,338, compared with $19,531 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the history education program here. History Education graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $59,390 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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A rank of #4 makes Bridgewater State University one of the best values for history education. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,734, while out-of-state students pay about $17,874. History Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career history education graduates make about $48,072. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Gordon College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value history education schools. Located in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,700. History Education graduates carry a median of $26,372 in student loans. Early-career history education graduates make about $59,407. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University came in at #6 for value in history education this year. Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students from in state pay about $34,256 in tuition and fees. History Education graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans. History Education graduates of Lesley University earn a median of $62,468 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College landed the #7 spot for history education value this year. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $53,962. History Education graduates carry a median of $26,913 in student loans. History Education graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $50,506 early in their careers. Set against $26,913 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value history education schools. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. In-state tuition and fees average $70,702. Students borrow a median of $18,101 to complete the history education program here. Early-career history education graduates make about $60,505. Set against $18,101 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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