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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong history education education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
Our analysis ranked Utah Valley University the best value for a degree in history education in Utah. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. History Education graduates carry a median of $18,715 in student loans. 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 Weber State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete the history education program here. Early-career history education graduates make about $50,600. 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 #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,962, with out-of-state students paying around $21,192. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $16,500. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Southern Utah University generally make around $45,042. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Utah University admits about 82% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value history education schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. History Education graduates carry a median of $9,117 in student loans. History Education graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $47,153 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,117 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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