2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in Massachusetts
[Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/teacher-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value teacher education schools.
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2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in Massachusetts
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Teacher Education Schools
For return on investment in teacher education, no school beat Northern Essex Community College this year. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,732, with out-of-state students paying around $12,516. Students borrow a median of $10,129 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Northern Essex Community College generally make around $28,635. That is a strong return on a $10,129 median debt.
Bridgewater State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value teacher education schools. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,734, compared with $17,874 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $27,000. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $50,137. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in teacher education will find it at Lesley University, which ranked #3. 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. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $44,692. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
A rank of #4 makes Merrimack College one of the best values for teacher education. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,962. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $55,327. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Merrimack College admits about 70% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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