2027 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools in the New England Region
[Reading Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/reading-teacher-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for reading teacher education students.
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2027 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools in the New England Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the reading teacher education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools
Our analysis ranked Worcester State University the best value for a degree in reading teacher education in the New England Region. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,786 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $24,451 in student loans. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $45,297. Set against $24,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Rhode Island College one of the best values for reading teacher education. Rhode Island College is a large public school located in the suburb of Providence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,300, compared with $27,299 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,659 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $51,124. Set against $29,659 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Students looking for strong value in reading teacher education will find it at Fitchburg State University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,346, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Students borrow a median of $25,840 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Fitchburg State University earn a median of $48,965 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salem State University earned it the #4 place for reading teacher education. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,338 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,531. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $27,000. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $59,390 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in reading teacher education will find it at Framingham State University, which ranked #5. Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Framingham. Students from in state pay about $11,920 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,872 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Framingham State University earn a median of $62,819 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,872 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
University Of Southern Maine earned the #6 position for value in reading teacher education this year. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,090, compared with $29,940 for out-of-state students. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $34,843. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Bridgewater State University landed the #7 spot for reading teacher education value this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,734 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,874. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Bridgewater State University generally make around $48,072. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell earned the #8 position for value in reading teacher education this year. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,966 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $62,088. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Massachusetts Lowell admits about 83% of applicants.
Central Connecticut State University landed the #9 spot for reading teacher education value this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $60,212. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maine ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $42,428. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Western Connecticut State University placed #11 among the best values for reading teacher education. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,401, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $27,000. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $47,559 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Western Connecticut State University admits about 87% of applicants.
Southern Connecticut State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. Students borrow a median of $24,875 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $44,455 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Plymouth State University came in at #13 for value in reading teacher education this year. Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Plymouth. Students from in state pay about $14,626 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,566 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Plymouth State University earn a median of $44,487 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Plymouth State University admits about 88% of applicants.
Boston University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Boston University earn a median of $67,277 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,125 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
American International College earned the #15 position for value in reading teacher education this year. Located in the city of Springfield, American International College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,230. Students borrow a median of $30,390 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from American International College generally make around $74,655. Set against $30,390 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Gordon College earned the #16 position for value in reading teacher education this year. Set in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,700. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $26,372. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Gordon College generally make around $59,407. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.
University Of Connecticut placed #17 among the best values for reading teacher education. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $58,784. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.
Saint Joseph College earned the #18 position for value in reading teacher education this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,278. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,798 in student loans. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Saint Joseph College earn a median of $75,782 early in their careers. Set against $27,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Joseph College admits about 79% of applicants.
Lesley University landed the #19 spot for reading teacher education value this year. Set in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,256. Students borrow a median of $24,818 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $62,468. Set against $24,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Sacred Heart University came in at #20 for value in reading teacher education this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $50,404. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. Set against $25,831 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Providence College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. In-state tuition and fees average $63,550. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,833 in student loans. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $57,343. Set against $26,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Providence College admits about 51% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 21 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 21 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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