2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
[Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/teacher-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong teacher education education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 7 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 Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Teacher Education Schools
College Of Southern Idaho earned the #1 spot for value among teacher education schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the city of Twin Falls, College Of Southern Idaho is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,360 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,840. Students borrow a median of $8,006 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from College Of Southern Idaho generally make around $39,099. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Salt Lake Community College one of the best values for teacher education. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Students from in state pay about $4,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $13,649 in student loans. Teacher Education graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $42,031 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,649 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in teacher education will find it at Idaho State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $26,486 in student loans. Teacher Education graduates of Idaho State University earn a median of $43,105 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Adams State College one of the best values for teacher education. Located in the town of Alamosa, Adams State College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,824, with out-of-state students paying around $21,944. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $25,523. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Adams State College generally make around $55,307. Set against $25,523 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes Brigham Young University Provo one of the best values for teacher education. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Students borrow a median of $13,385 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $42,475. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
The University Of Montana came in at #6 for value in teacher education this year. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,552, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $24,880 in student loans. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from The University Of Montana generally make around $39,078. Set against $24,880 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Colorado College placed #7 among the best values for teacher education. Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs. In-state tuition and fees average $70,734. Students borrow a median of $17,921 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Colorado College generally make around $37,342. Set against $17,921 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 18% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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