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2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in North Carolina

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,010 Avg Student Debt
$52,782 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Science Education Badge [Science Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/science-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for science education students.

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2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in North Carolina

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the science education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Science Education Schools

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Our analysis ranked Western Carolina University the best value for a degree in science education in North Carolina. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,630, while out-of-state students pay about $8,630. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Western Carolina University generally make around $41,444. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in science education will find it at University Of North Carolina At Pembroke, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Pembroke, University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,648 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,648 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $26,660. Science Education graduates of University Of North Carolina At Pembroke earn a median of $40,578 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,660 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes East Carolina University one of the best values for science education. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. In-state tuition and fees average $7,361, with out-of-state students paying around $23,638. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the science education program here. Early-career science education graduates make about $48,318. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the best values for science education. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $25,000. Early-career science education graduates make about $50,110. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.

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Mount Olive College
Mount Olive, NC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mount Olive College earned it the #5 place for science education. Set in the rural area of Mount Olive, Mount Olive College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,366 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $26,889. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Mount Olive College generally make around $45,131. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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