2027 Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools in the Southwest 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 18 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 Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in reading teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools
For return on investment in reading teacher education, no school beat New Mexico State University Main Campus this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,307. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $15,112. Reading Teacher Education graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $41,860 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $23,312 in student loans. Reading Teacher Education graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $56,553 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Located in the town of Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,970, while out-of-state students pay about $11,664. Students borrow a median of $21,542 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $44,406 early in their careers. Set against $21,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwestern Oklahoma State University admits about 66% of applicants.
Texas A And M University San Antonio is a great value for students pursuing a degree in reading teacher education, landing the #4 spot this year. Texas A And M University San Antonio is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of San Antonio. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $23,255. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $22,771. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Texas A And M University San Antonio earn a median of $65,321 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,771 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Texas Womans University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in reading teacher education, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,640, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Students borrow a median of $24,211 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $54,611. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Cameron University landed the #6 spot for reading teacher education value this year. Cameron University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lawton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,095, while out-of-state students pay about $16,515. Students borrow a median of $23,967 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Cameron University generally make around $43,122. Set against $23,967 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northeastern State University came in at #7 for value in reading teacher education this year. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $47,025 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
Northern Arizona University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $22,009 in student loans. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $49,856 early in their careers. Set against $22,009 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #9 spot for reading teacher education value this year. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,469, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $57,280. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Prairie View A And M University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Set in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,299, compared with $26,874 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,824 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Prairie View A And M University generally make around $53,784. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Prairie View A And M University admits about 79% of applicants.
University Of Arizona ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $25,340 in student loans. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $47,205. Set against $25,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Texas State University San Marcos earned the #12 position for value in reading teacher education this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, compared with $22,930 for out-of-state students. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $23,659 in student loans. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $58,110. That is a strong return on a $23,659 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
University Of Central Oklahoma placed #13 among the best values for reading teacher education. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,818, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $25,000. Reading Teacher Education graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $47,741 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Texas Tech University came in at #14 for value in reading teacher education this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Reading Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $53,147 early in their careers. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Houston Baptist University came in at #15 for value in reading teacher education this year. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $39,430. Students borrow a median of $25,601 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $57,088. Set against $25,601 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Grand Canyon University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value reading teacher education schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Grand Canyon University earn a median of $50,370 early in their careers. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Dallas Baptist University placed #17 among the best values for reading teacher education. Located in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,190. Typical student debt for reading teacher education graduates is $22,819. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn a median of $48,822 early in their careers. Set against $22,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Southern Methodist University placed #18 among the best values for reading teacher education. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete the reading teacher education program here. Early-career reading teacher education graduates make about $70,632. That is a strong return on a $20,712 median debt. The acceptance rate is 63%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 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.
