2027 Best Value Speech Teacher Education Schools
[Speech Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/speech-teacher-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong speech teacher education education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for speech teacher education students.
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2027 Best Value Speech Teacher Education Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in speech teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Speech Teacher Education Schools
University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #1 spot for value among speech teacher education schools in the United States. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete the speech teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, speech teacher education degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis one of the best values for speech teacher education. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the speech teacher education program here. Early-career speech teacher education graduates make about $47,755. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Itawamba Community College earned it the #3 place for speech teacher education. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Speech Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $10,942 in student loans. Speech Teacher Education graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Truman State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in speech teacher education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,838, while out-of-state students pay about $18,566. Students borrow a median of $23,168 to complete the speech teacher education program here. Speech Teacher Education graduates of Truman State University earn a median of $39,321 early in their careers. Set against $23,168 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Akron Main Campus one of the best values for speech teacher education. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the speech teacher education program here. Early-career speech teacher education graduates make about $49,045. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Indiana University Bloomington placed #6 among the best values for speech teacher education. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for speech teacher education graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, speech teacher education degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $50,587. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #7 spot for speech teacher education value this year. Set in the town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,361 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for speech teacher education graduates is $29,000. Speech Teacher Education graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $47,898 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
Emporia State University came in at #8 for value in speech teacher education this year. Set in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Speech Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, speech teacher education degree recipients from Emporia State University generally make around $52,694. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Black Hills State University earned the #9 position for value in speech teacher education this year. Set in the town of Spearfish, Black Hills State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,916, compared with $12,018 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,820 to complete the speech teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, speech teacher education degree recipients from Black Hills State University generally make around $42,789. That is a strong return on a $26,820 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Lewis Clark State College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value speech teacher education schools. Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,610, compared with $22,028 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for speech teacher education graduates is $23,781. Speech Teacher Education graduates of Lewis Clark State College earn a median of $44,496 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,781 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value speech teacher education schools. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Typical student debt for speech teacher education graduates is $26,082. Early-career speech teacher education graduates make about $53,463. Set against $26,082 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.
Evangel University placed #12 among the best values for speech teacher education. Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,548. Speech Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $30,175 in student loans. Early-career speech teacher education graduates make about $42,039. That is a strong return on a $30,175 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Lee University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value speech teacher education schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $23,790 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for speech teacher education graduates is $29,625. Early-career speech teacher education graduates make about $38,249. Set against $29,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lee University admits about 70% of applicants.
Spring Arbor University placed #14 among the best values for speech teacher education. Set in the rural area of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,014 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,360 to complete the speech teacher education program here. Speech Teacher Education graduates of Spring Arbor University earn a median of $53,080 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Spring Arbor University admits about 52% of applicants.
Southwest Baptist University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value speech teacher education schools. Southwest Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bolivar. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,566. Speech Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $25,762 in student loans. Soon after graduation, speech teacher education degree recipients from Southwest Baptist University generally make around $49,135. Set against $25,762 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Capital University landed the #16 spot for speech teacher education value this year. Set in the suburb of Columbus, Capital University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,234. Speech Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career speech teacher education graduates make about $46,516. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Bradley University landed the #17 spot for speech teacher education value this year. Set in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,160. Typical student debt for speech teacher education graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, speech teacher education degree recipients from Bradley University generally make around $54,513. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Howard Payne University earned the #18 position for value in speech teacher education this year. Located in the town of Brownwood, Howard Payne University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,982 in tuition and fees. Speech Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $24,467 in student loans. Speech Teacher Education graduates of Howard Payne University earn a median of $45,660 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,467 median debt. The acceptance rate is 67%.
Elmhurst College placed #19 among the best values for speech teacher education. Located in the suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $42,955 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the speech teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, speech teacher education degree recipients from Elmhurst College generally make around $51,232. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Saint Ambrose University came in at #20 for value in speech teacher education this year. Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport. Students from in state pay about $36,658 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for speech teacher education graduates is $27,528. Early-career speech teacher education graduates make about $57,252. That is a strong return on a $27,528 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Dallas Baptist University came in at #21 for value in speech teacher education this year. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $40,190. Students borrow a median of $22,819 to complete the speech teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, speech teacher education degree recipients from Dallas Baptist University generally make around $48,822. Set against $22,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dallas Baptist University admits about 89% of applicants.
Midamerica Nazarene University landed the #22 spot for speech teacher education value this year. Midamerica Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Olathe. In-state tuition and fees average $37,174. Typical student debt for speech teacher education graduates is $25,740. Soon after graduation, speech teacher education degree recipients from Midamerica Nazarene University generally make around $63,799. Set against $25,740 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Hofstra University earned the #23 position for value in speech teacher education this year. Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,660. Speech Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $23,517 in student loans. Early-career speech teacher education graduates make about $55,705. That is a strong return on a $23,517 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 23 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).
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