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2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in the New England Region

13 Colleges in the United States
$24,129 Avg Student Debt
$58,194 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Teacher Education Badge [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 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value teacher education schools.

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2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in the New England Region

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

Best Value Teacher Education Schools

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Northern Essex Community College earned the #1 spot for value among teacher education schools in the New England Region. Set in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,732 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,516. Students borrow a median of $10,129 to complete the teacher education program here. Teacher Education graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn a median of $28,635 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,129 median debt.

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A rank of #2 makes Bridgewater State University one of the best values for teacher education. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Students from in state pay about $11,734 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,874. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $50,137. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern Maine earned it the #3 place for teacher education. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,090, with out-of-state students paying around $29,940. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $23,593. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $47,549. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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University Of Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in teacher education, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the teacher education program here. Teacher Education graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $38,924 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in teacher education will find it at Western Connecticut State University, which ranked #5. Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,401, while out-of-state students pay about $16,901. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the teacher education program here. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $47,559. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Plymouth State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value teacher education schools. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,626, compared with $25,566 for out-of-state students. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $44,487. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Plymouth State University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #7 spot for teacher education value this year. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. In-state tuition and fees average $13,928, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Students borrow a median of $26,978 to complete the teacher education program here. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $48,624. Set against $26,978 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Connecticut State University admits about 83% of applicants.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value teacher education schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,256. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $17,918 in student loans. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Lesley University generally make around $44,692. That is a strong return on a $17,918 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College landed the #9 spot for teacher education value this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,920. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Teacher Education graduates of Saint Anselm College earn a median of $48,228 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Champlain College
Burlington, VT

Champlain College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value teacher education schools. Located in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,850. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Champlain College generally make around $37,027. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Champlain College admits about 83% of applicants.

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College landed the #11 spot for teacher education value this year. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,962. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,913 in student loans. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $55,327. Set against $26,913 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Merrimack College admits about 70% of applicants.

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Roger Williams University earned the #12 position for value in teacher education this year. Set in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,197. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $48,664. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of New England ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value teacher education schools. Set in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,210. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $25,142 in student loans. Teacher Education graduates of University Of New England earn a median of $68,490 early in their careers. Set against $25,142 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New England admits about 92% of applicants.

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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 · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.

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