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2027 Best Value History Education Schools in Georgia

5 Colleges in the United States
$28,349 Avg Student Debt
$51,296 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value History Education Badge [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.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value history education schools.

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2027 Best Value History Education Schools in Georgia

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 Kennesaw State University the best value for a degree in history education in Georgia. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. In-state tuition and fees average $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the history education program here. History Education graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $45,243 early in their careers. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

2

Georgia Southern University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value history education schools. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $27,000. Early-career history education graduates make about $45,531. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Piedmont College
Demorest, GA

A rank of #3 makes Piedmont College one of the best values for history education. Set in the town of Demorest, Piedmont College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,700. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $29,975. Early-career history education graduates make about $55,865. That is a strong return on a $29,975 median debt. Piedmont College admits about 93% of applicants.

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Emmanuel College Georgia
Franklin Springs, GA

Emmanuel College Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Franklin Springs, Emmanuel College Georgia is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,500. History Education graduates carry a median of $25,807 in student loans. History Education graduates of Emmanuel College Georgia earn a median of $30,093 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Emmanuel College Georgia admits about 74% of applicants.

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Mercer University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $31,565 in tuition and fees. History Education graduates carry a median of $32,463 in student loans. History Education graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $56,699 early in their careers. Set against $32,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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