by our College Data Analytics Team
[Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/teacher-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong teacher education education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for teacher education students.
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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.
Bellevue University tops our 2027 list of the best value teacher education schools in Nebraska. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,873. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $27,852. Teacher Education graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of $61,548 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value teacher education schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $23,128 in student loans. Teacher Education graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $44,011 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,128 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Students looking for strong value in teacher education will find it at Concordia University Seward, which ranked #3. Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward. In-state tuition and fees average $40,640. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Concordia University Seward generally make around $47,667. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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