by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for science education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in science education, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in science education, no school beat Bob Jones University this year. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $22,892. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $17,000. Science Education graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $40,538 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Greenville University earned it the #2 place for science education. Set in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,800. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $19,271. Early-career science education graduates make about $42,864. That is a strong return on a $19,271 median debt. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Clemson University one of the best values for science education. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $53,834. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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