by our College Data Analytics Team
[History Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/history-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for history education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in history education, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in history education, no school beat Peru State College this year. Peru State College is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru. Students from in state pay about $8,433 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for history education graduates is $26,254. Early-career history education graduates make about $40,993. Set against $26,254 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in history education will find it at Chadron State College, which ranked #2. Chadron State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chadron. In-state tuition and fees average $8,294. History Education graduates carry a median of $24,943 in student loans. History Education graduates of Chadron State College earn a median of $46,824 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wayne State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,171. History Education graduates carry a median of $25,957 in student loans. History Education graduates of Wayne State College earn a median of $46,646 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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