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2027 Best Value Secondary Education Schools in New Jersey

6 Colleges in the United States
$26,514 Avg Student Debt
$64,126 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Secondary Education Badge [Secondary Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/secondary-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong secondary education education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for secondary education students.

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2027 Best Value Secondary Education Schools in New Jersey

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

Best Value Secondary Education Schools

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For return on investment in secondary education, no school beat William Paterson University Of New Jersey this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. In-state tuition and fees average $15,704, while out-of-state students pay about $25,344. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $24,671. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $59,208. Set against $24,671 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Drew University
Madison, NJ

A rank of #2 makes Drew University one of the best values for secondary education. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,100. Secondary Education graduates carry a median of $26,449 in student loans. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $63,446. That is a strong return on a $26,449 median debt. Drew University admits about 68% of applicants.

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

A rank of #3 makes Rider University one of the best values for secondary education. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,120. Secondary Education graduates carry a median of $26,466 in student loans. Secondary Education graduates of Rider University earn a median of $57,818 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,466 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The College Of New Jersey earned it the #4 place for secondary education. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,632, compared with $25,752 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the secondary education program here. Secondary Education graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $58,526 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in secondary education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,170. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the secondary education program here. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $56,300. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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Felician College came in at #6 for value in secondary education this year. Located in the suburb of Lodi, Felician College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,300. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $28,500. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $56,976. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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