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2027 Best Value Social Studies Education Associate’s Degree Schools

[Social Studies Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/social-studies-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong social studies education education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value social studies education schools.

What’s on this page:

• Best Value Associate’s Degree Social Studies Education Schools
• Other Degree Levels

2027 Best Value Social Studies Education Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Social Studies Education Schools

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Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS

$3,420 In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,942 Avg Student Debt

$32,912 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Itawamba Community College the best value for a degree in social studies education in the United States. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. In-state tuition and fees average $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the social studies education program here. Social Studies Education graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Casper College
Casper, WY

$4,410 In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,598 Avg Student Debt

$40,935 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Casper College one of the best values for social studies education. Set in the city of Casper, Casper College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,410, with out-of-state students paying around $10,710. Social Studies Education graduates carry a median of $12,598 in student loans. Soon after graduation, social studies education degree recipients from Casper College generally make around $49,729. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

Other Social Studies Education Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.