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. 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 history education students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the history education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among history education schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $18,715. Early-career history education graduates make about $49,297. Set against $18,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in history education will find it at Brigham Young University Idaho, which ranked #2. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $13,680. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $42,094. That is a strong return on a $13,680 median debt. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in history education will find it at Weber State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $26,767. History Education graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $50,600 early in their careers. Set against $26,767 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southern Utah University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete the history education program here. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Southern Utah University generally make around $45,042. Set against $16,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #5 place for history education. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. History Education graduates carry a median of $9,117 in student loans. Early-career history education graduates make about $47,153. Set against $9,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Montana State University Billings earned the #6 position for value in history education this year. Set in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,280, compared with $22,897 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,465 to complete the history education program here. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Montana State University Billings generally make around $39,422. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The University Of Montana Western earned the #7 position for value in history education this year. Located in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,669, with out-of-state students paying around $20,130. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $22,557. History Education graduates of The University Of Montana Western earn a median of $38,151 early in their careers. Set against $22,557 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Boise State University placed #8 among the best values for history education. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,440 to complete the history education program here. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $52,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Colorado Christian University earned the #9 position for value in history education this year. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $28,846 in tuition and fees. History Education graduates carry a median of $36,092 in student loans. Early-career history education graduates make about $47,333. Set against $36,092 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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