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2027 Best Value Social Studies Education Schools in Kansas

[Social Studies Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/social-studies-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 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for social studies education students.

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• Best Value Social Studies Education Schools in Kansas

2027 Best Value Social Studies Education Schools in Kansas

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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Washburn University
Topeka, KS

$9,945 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,175 Avg Student Debt

$49,774 Median Earnings (10yr)

Washburn University tops our 2027 list of the best value social studies education schools in Kansas. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Topeka. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,945, compared with $20,949 for out-of-state students. Social Studies Education graduates carry a median of $21,175 in student loans. Early-career social studies education graduates make about $50,955. Set against $21,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

$7,106 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,500 Avg Student Debt

$47,601 Median Earnings (10yr)

Emporia State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in social studies education, landing the #2 spot this year. Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Emporia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,106, compared with $15,419 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for social studies education graduates is $22,500. Social Studies Education graduates of Emporia State University earn a median of $52,694 early in their careers. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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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 · 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.