by our College Data Analytics Team
[Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/teacher-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value teacher education schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the teacher education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Carroll University the best value for a degree in teacher education in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,890. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $27,000. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $52,404. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Carroll University admits about 67% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in teacher education will find it at Wisconsin Lutheran College, which ranked #2. Wisconsin Lutheran College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. In-state tuition and fees average $36,110. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the teacher education program here. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $49,485. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wisconsin Lutheran College admits about 78% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Mount Mary College one of the best values for teacher education. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Mount Mary College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,420. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,372 in student loans. Teacher Education graduates of Mount Mary College earn a median of $49,888 early in their careers. Set against $26,372 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Lakeland College one of the best values for teacher education. Located in the rural area of Plymouth, Lakeland College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $33,396. Students borrow a median of $29,722 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Lakeland College generally make around $52,412. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Edgewood College one of the best values for teacher education. Located in the city of Madison, Edgewood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,860. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the teacher education program here. Teacher Education graduates of Edgewood College earn a median of $56,578 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Saint Norbert College landed the #6 spot for teacher education value this year. Located in the suburb of De Pere, Saint Norbert College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,580. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $27,000. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $44,823. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Norbert College admits about 86% of applicants.
Marquette University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value teacher education schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $51,170. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the teacher education program here. Teacher Education graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $45,806 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Concordia University Wisconsin placed #8 among the best values for teacher education. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $27,000. Teacher Education graduates of Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of $58,227 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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