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2027 Best Value History Education Schools in Kansas

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,093 Avg Student Debt
$52,709 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for history education students.

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2027 Best Value History Education Schools in Kansas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in history education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value History Education Schools

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Wichita State University earned the #1 spot for value among history education schools in Kansas. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $22,145. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $47,121. Set against $22,145 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

2

Washburn University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,945, while out-of-state students pay about $20,949. History Education graduates carry a median of $21,175 in student loans. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Washburn University generally make around $50,955. That is a strong return on a $21,175 median debt.

3

Pittsburg State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value history education schools. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete the history education program here. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $50,003. Set against $24,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in history education will find it at Sterling College Kansas, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Sterling, Sterling College Kansas is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $33,700. History Education graduates carry a median of $27,250 in student loans. History Education graduates of Sterling College Kansas earn a median of $30,086 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,250 median debt. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.

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Ottawa University Ottawa came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value history education schools. Set in the town of Ottawa, Ottawa University Ottawa is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,880. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $30,125. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Ottawa University Ottawa generally make around $49,850. Set against $30,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Midamerica Nazarene University landed the #6 spot for history education value this year. Located in the suburb of Olathe, Midamerica Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,174. Students borrow a median of $25,740 to complete the history education program here. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Midamerica Nazarene University generally make around $63,799. That is a strong return on a $25,740 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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