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2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Utah

6 Colleges in the United States
$18,492 Avg Student Debt
$56,930 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Science Education Badge [Science Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/science-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong science education education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value science education schools.

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2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Utah

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

Best Value Science Education Schools

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Our analysis ranked Weber State University the best value for a degree in science education in Utah. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $53,920. That is a strong return on a $26,767 median debt.

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A rank of #2 makes Southern Utah University one of the best values for science education. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Southern Utah University generally make around $45,042. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Western Governors University crest
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Students looking for strong value in science education will find it at Western Governors University, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $25,145. Science Education graduates of Western Governors University earn a median of $51,888 early in their careers. Set against $25,145 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Utah State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value science education schools. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Students borrow a median of $14,757 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $50,877. Set against $14,757 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #5 place for science education. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Science Education graduates carry a median of $9,117 in student loans. Early-career science education graduates make about $47,153. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

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Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #6 spot for science education value this year. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,306, compared with $18,246 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $18,666. Early-career science education graduates make about $42,266. That is a strong return on a $18,666 median debt.

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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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