2027 Best Value Technical Teacher Education Schools
[Technical Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/technical-teacher-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong technical teacher education education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 35 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for technical teacher education students.
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2027 Best Value Technical Teacher Education Schools in the United States
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Best Value Technical Teacher Education Schools
Leading the list is Metropolitan Community College Kansas City, our #1 best value for technical teacher education in the United States. Set in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,630 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,600. Students borrow a median of $7,199 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, technical teacher education degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City generally make around $46,660. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value technical teacher education schools. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $27,411. Typical student debt for technical teacher education graduates is $21,794. Soon after graduation, technical teacher education degree recipients from University Of Nevada Las Vegas generally make around $50,039. That is a strong return on a $21,794 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in technical teacher education will find it at Ferris State University, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Technical Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $29,076 in student loans. Soon after graduation, technical teacher education degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $44,977. Set against $29,076 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Murray State University one of the best values for technical teacher education. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, while out-of-state students pay about $19,836. Typical student debt for technical teacher education graduates is $23,420. Technical Teacher Education graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $47,734 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,420 median debt. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rhode Island College earned it the #5 place for technical teacher education. Set in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,300 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,299. Typical student debt for technical teacher education graduates is $29,659. Technical Teacher Education graduates of Rhode Island College earn a median of $45,088 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
College Of The Ozarks placed #6 among the best values for technical teacher education. Located in the town of Point Lookout, College Of The Ozarks is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $22,360 in tuition and fees. Early-career technical teacher education graduates make about $37,944. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #7 for value in technical teacher education this year. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Typical student debt for technical teacher education graduates is $19,750. Soon after graduation, technical teacher education degree recipients from Eastern Kentucky University generally make around $44,712. Set against $19,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wyoming earned the #8 position for value in technical teacher education this year. Set in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Technical Teacher Education graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $49,587 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. University Of Wyoming admits about 97% of applicants.
Suny College At Buffalo came in at #9 for value in technical teacher education this year. Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,533, while out-of-state students pay about $19,653. Technical Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career technical teacher education graduates make about $39,412. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.
University Of Georgia came in at #10 for value in technical teacher education this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Technical Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Early-career technical teacher education graduates make about $61,081. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.
Valley City State University came in at #11 for value in technical teacher education this year. Set in the town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,580 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,544. Typical student debt for technical teacher education graduates is $24,394. Technical Teacher Education graduates of Valley City State University earn a median of $51,170 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Valley City State University admits about 99% of applicants.
Eastern Washington University landed the #12 spot for technical teacher education value this year. Eastern Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Cheney. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,586, with out-of-state students paying around $26,583. Typical student debt for technical teacher education graduates is $23,009. Technical Teacher Education graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median of $41,914 early in their careers. Set against $23,009 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.
Eastern Illinois University came in at #13 for value in technical teacher education this year. Set in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,377 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,859 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,866 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Technical Teacher Education graduates of Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $38,821 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Purdue University Main Campus earned the #14 position for value in technical teacher education this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Early-career technical teacher education graduates make about $44,923. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 50%.
Northern Arizona University came in at #15 for value in technical teacher education this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,009 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Technical Teacher Education graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $49,856 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,009 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Fitchburg State University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value technical teacher education schools. Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg. Students from in state pay about $11,346 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Technical Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $25,840 in student loans. Soon after graduation, technical teacher education degree recipients from Fitchburg State University generally make around $48,965. That is a strong return on a $25,840 median debt. Fitchburg State University admits about 87% of applicants.
University Of Idaho came in at #17 for value in technical teacher education this year. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, technical teacher education degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $45,764. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Bemidji State University placed #18 among the best values for technical teacher education. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,237 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for technical teacher education graduates is $23,389. Soon after graduation, technical teacher education degree recipients from Bemidji State University generally make around $48,984. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%.
Western Michigan University placed #19 among the best values for technical teacher education. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,987 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Early-career technical teacher education graduates make about $48,382. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #20 among the best values for technical teacher education. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,140, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Typical student debt for technical teacher education graduates is $14,250. Early-career technical teacher education graduates make about $49,983. Set against $14,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Suny College At Oswego ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value technical teacher education schools. Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,825, compared with $18,735 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,452 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Technical Teacher Education graduates of Suny College At Oswego earn a median of $49,559 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,452 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Wilmington University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value technical teacher education schools. Set in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,630. Typical student debt for technical teacher education graduates is $26,054. Early-career technical teacher education graduates make about $63,311. That is a strong return on a $26,054 median debt.
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #23 among the best values for technical teacher education. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Early-career technical teacher education graduates make about $49,282. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #24 spot for technical teacher education value this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Technical Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $23,102 in student loans. Technical Teacher Education graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,993 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,102 median debt. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Stout landed the #25 spot for technical teacher education value this year. Located in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,701, compared with $19,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the technical teacher education program here. Early-career technical teacher education graduates make about $64,700. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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Notes and References
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 · 35 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 35 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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