2026 Best Value Educational Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools

#1

Rasmussen College Florida

Ocala, FL

Leading the list is Rasmussen College Florida, our #1 best-value Educational Administration school in the United States. Set in Ocala, FL, Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,256. Students borrow a median of $35,697 to complete their Educational Administration program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,080. That is a strong return on a $35,697 median debt. Get the full Rasmussen College Florida report

#2

University Of Delaware

Newark, DE

A rank of #2 makes University Of Delaware one of the best values in the United States. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Educational Administration program here. University Of Delaware alumni report median earnings of $72,950 a decade after entry. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Delaware report

#3

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Educational Administration ranking in the United States. Located in Cleveland, OH, Cleveland State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,982, compared with $18,502 for out-of-state students. The median Educational Administration program debt is $26,900. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,131 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,900 median debt. Cleveland State University admits about 91% of applicants. Get the full Cleveland State University report

#4

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #4 on this year's best-value Educational Administration ranking in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,398, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Educational Administration students take on a median of $39,662 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,990. That is a strong return on a $39,662 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report

#5

Ohio State University Marion Campus

Marion, OH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ohio State University Marion Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. This public school is set in Marion, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,488, with out-of-state students paying around $36,266. Graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Ohio State University Marion Campus alumni report median earnings of $60,409 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. More on Ohio State University Marion Campus

#6

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. In-state tuition and fees run about $42,540. The median Educational Administration program debt is $23,447. Median earnings reach $55,930 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Belmont University report

#7

Ohio State University Newark Campus

Newark, OH

Ohio State University Newark Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Located in Newark, OH, Ohio State University Newark Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,488 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,266 for out-of-state students. Typical Educational Administration student debt is $23,000. Median earnings reach $60,409 ten years out. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Ohio State University Newark Campus profile

#7

Saint Josephs University

Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,260. Saint Josephs University Educational Administration students take on a median of $26,426 in debt. Median earnings reach $86,881 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,426 median debt. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Saint Josephs University

#9

Ohio State University Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH

Ohio State University Mansfield Campus came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Located in Mansfield, OH, Ohio State University Mansfield Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,488, while out-of-state students pay about $36,266. Ohio State University Mansfield Campus Educational Administration students take on a median of $23,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $60,409 ten years out. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Ohio State University Mansfield Campus

#10

Ohio State University Main Campus

Columbus, OH

Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Based in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Ohio State University Main Campus Educational Administration students take on a median of $23,000 in debt. Ohio State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $60,409 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report

#11

Ohio State University Lima Campus

Lima, OH

Ohio State University Lima Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Set in Lima, OH, Ohio State University Lima Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,488 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,266. The median Educational Administration program debt is $23,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,409. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Get the full Ohio State University Lima Campus report

#13

New Mexico State University Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,183, compared with $25,307 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,026 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,067 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,026 median debt. New Mexico State University Main Campus admits about 89% of applicants. See the full New Mexico State University Main Campus profile

#15

Rivier College

Nashua, NH

Rivier College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Set in Nashua, NH, Rivier College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,488. The median Educational Administration program debt is $28,917. Median earnings reach $52,248 ten years out. Set against $28,917 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted. See the full Rivier College profile

#14

Canisius College

Canisius College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Get the full Canisius College report

#15

Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. See the full Central Connecticut State University profile

#16

Radford University

Radford University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. See the full Radford University profile

#17

Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Saint Thomas Aquinas College landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Saint Thomas Aquinas College report

#18

Strayer University Texas

Strayer University Texas ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Get the full Strayer University Texas report

#19

Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Wayland Baptist University report

#20

Drury University

Drury University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full Drury University report

#21

Mid America Christian University

Mid America Christian University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. More on Mid America Christian University

#22

Reach University

Reach University placed #22 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. See the full Reach University profile

#23

Arkansas State University Main Campus

Arkansas State University Main Campus came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. More on Arkansas State University Main Campus

#24

Asbury University

Asbury University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Asbury University

#25

Auburn University

Auburn University placed #25 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. See the full Auburn University profile

#26

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

California State Polytechnic University Pomona ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Get the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona report

#27

Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary

Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary report

#28

East Carolina University

East Carolina University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full East Carolina University profile

#29

Regent University

Regent University placed #29 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. See the full Regent University profile

#30

Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Read the full report on Western Connecticut State University

#31

Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Get the full Eastern Washington University report

#32

George Washington University

George Washington University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. More on George Washington University

#33

La Salle University

La Salle University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. See the full La Salle University profile

#34

La Sierra University

La Sierra University placed #34 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. Read more about La Sierra University

#35

Lesley University

Lesley University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Lesley University

#36

Manhattan College

Manhattan College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Get the full Manhattan College report

#37

The University Of Montana

The University Of Montana ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. More on The University Of Montana

#38

Chadron State College

Chadron State College placed #38 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. See the full Chadron State College profile

#39

Loyola University Baltimore

Loyola University Baltimore ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. Read the full report on Loyola University Baltimore

#40

North Park University

North Park University placed #40 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. Get the full North Park University report

#41

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report

#42

Stanly Community College

Stanly Community College placed #42 among the best-value Educational Administration schools in the United States. Get the full Stanly Community College report

#43

Union College Kentucky

Union College Kentucky offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Union College Kentucky report

#44

University Of Akron Main Campus

University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report

#45

Bay Path College

Bay Path College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Bay Path College

#46

Boston University

Boston University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Boston University

#47

Carlow University

Carlow University landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Carlow University report

#48

Central Carolina Community College

Central Carolina Community College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. See the full Central Carolina Community College profile

#49

Claflin University

Claflin University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Educational Administration schools. More on Claflin University

#50

Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Florida Southern College