2027 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools in Massachusetts

[Reading Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/reading-teacher-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 10 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 Massachusetts
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in reading teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools
Worcester State University earned the #1 spot for value among reading teacher education schools in Massachusetts. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,786, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $24,451. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $45,297 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,451 median debt. Worcester State University admits about 88% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Fitchburg State University one of the best values for reading teacher education. Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg. 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. That is a strong return on a $25,840 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Students looking for strong value in reading teacher education will find it at Salem State University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,338, with out-of-state students paying around $19,531. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $27,000. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $59,390. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Framingham State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in reading teacher education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,920, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,872 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Framingham State University generally make around $62,819. Set against $25,872 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Bridgewater State University one of the best values for reading teacher education. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,734, with out-of-state students paying around $17,874. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median of $48,072 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. In-state tuition and fees average $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $25,574 in student loans. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $62,088. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
American International College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. American International College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,230. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $30,390. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from American International College generally make around $74,655. That is a strong return on a $30,390 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Boston University ranked #8 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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Gordon College placed #9 among the best values for reading teacher education. Set in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $30,700 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,372 to complete the reading teacher education program here. 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. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Lesley University came in at #10 for value in reading teacher education this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,256. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $24,818. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Lesley University generally make around $62,468. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.