2026 Best Value Teacher Education And Development Schools
Looking for the best-value Teacher Education And Development programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1272 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Teacher Education And Development Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Itawamba Community College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Fulton, MS, Itawamba Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Itawamba Community College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $10,942 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,912. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Itawamba Community College report
Out of the 1272 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #3 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rexburg, ID. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,680 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,406 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants. Read more about Brigham Young University Idaho
You'll get strong value at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #4 this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $9,117. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,790. Set against $9,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile
You'll get strong value at Spokane Falls Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Spokane Falls Community College is a public school based in Spokane, WA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Students borrow a median of $17,031 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Spokane Falls Community College alumni report median earnings of $38,955 a decade after entry. Set against $17,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Spokane Falls Community College
Chadron State College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Chadron, NE, Chadron State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,294 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,943 in student loans. Median earnings reach $47,002 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Chadron State College
Wayne State College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Located in Wayne, NE, Wayne State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,171. Graduates carry a median of $25,957 in student loans. Wayne State College alumni report median earnings of $47,075 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Wayne State College
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Poplar Bluff, MO, Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,830, compared with $6,060 for out-of-state students. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $9,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $32,442 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,000 median debt. See the full Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff profile
University Of The Cumberlands landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Williamsburg, KY, University Of The Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,875. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. University Of The Cumberlands alumni report median earnings of $45,036 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,868 median debt. University Of The Cumberlands admits about 99% of applicants. More on University Of The Cumberlands
Northeast Community College placed #10 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Norfolk, NE, Northeast Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $11,937. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,634. That is a strong return on a $11,937 median debt. Read more about Northeast Community College
Minot State University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Minot State University is a public school based in Minot, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,702. Students borrow a median of $28,324 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,759. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%. More on Minot State University
Western Governors University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,658. Students borrow a median of $25,145 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Median earnings reach $60,615 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Western Governors University
Vandercook College Of Music offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Chicago, IL, Vandercook College Of Music is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $30,910. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,863 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Vandercook College Of Music profile
Worcester State University placed #14 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Worcester State University is a public school based in Worcester, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,866. Worcester State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $24,451 in debt. Worcester State University alumni report median earnings of $60,624 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,451 median debt. Worcester State University admits about 88% of applicants. More on Worcester State University
Viterbo University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Located in La Crosse, WI, Viterbo University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,250. Graduates carry a median of $29,107 in student loans. Viterbo University alumni report median earnings of $55,660 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Viterbo University
Valley City State University placed #16 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Located in Valley City, ND, Valley City State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,580, compared with $13,544 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,394 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,725. That is a strong return on a $24,394 median debt. Valley City State University admits about 99% of applicants. Read the full report on Valley City State University
Essex County College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Located in Newark, NJ, Essex County College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,415, compared with $9,523 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,472 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,230. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Essex County College report
Dickinson State University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Dickinson, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,118. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,266. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,720 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 37% of applicants are accepted. More on Dickinson State University
Hood College placed #19 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Hood College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,700. Hood College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $24,703 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,089. That is a strong return on a $24,703 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%. More on Hood College
Hamline University placed #20 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $50,004. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $25,530. Hamline University alumni report median earnings of $61,106 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Hamline University report
Bemidji State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,237. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $23,389. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,755. Set against $23,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%. See the full Bemidji State University profile
Gordon College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Gordon College is a private not-for-profit school based in Wenham, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,700. Graduates carry a median of $26,372 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,119 ten years after entry. Set against $26,372 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Gordon College profile
Peru State College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Peru, NE, Peru State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,433. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,254. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,071. That is a strong return on a $26,254 median debt. Get the full Peru State College report
Mayville State University placed #24 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Mayville, ND, Mayville State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,979 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,237 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,464 in student loans. Mayville State University alumni report median earnings of $47,828 a decade after entry. Set against $27,464 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Mayville State University
St Cloud Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public school based in Saint Cloud, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,874. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on St Cloud Technical And Community College
Western Carolina University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Located in Cullowhee, NC, Western Carolina University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,630, compared with $8,630 for out-of-state students. Western Carolina University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $25,500 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,458 ten years out. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%. More on Western Carolina University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Teacher Education And Development Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Southwest Minnesota State University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Located in Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,361. Southwest Minnesota State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $29,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,342. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. Southwest Minnesota State University admits about 62% of applicants. Read the full report on Southwest Minnesota State University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Set in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,334 in tuition and fees. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $21,182. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,390. That is a strong return on a $21,182 median debt. Southern Illinois University Carbondale admits about 87% of applicants. Read more about Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Concordia University Seward ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Seward, NE, Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,640. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $23,670. Median earnings reach $52,415 ten years out. Set against $23,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Seward has an acceptance rate of 86%. Read more about Concordia University Seward
Delta State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Delta State University is a public school based in Cleveland, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,605. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,991. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Delta State University report
Ashland University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Based in Ashland, OH, Ashland University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,210. Ashland University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,928. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Ashland University
Northern State University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Set in Aberdeen, SD, Northern State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,845, while out-of-state students pay about $11,947. Northern State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,143 in debt. Northern State University alumni report median earnings of $47,618 a decade after entry. Set against $26,143 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Northern State University profile
Minnesota State University Mankato offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. This public school is set in Mankato, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,082 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,922. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Metropolitan State University placed #34 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This public school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Students from in state pay about $9,840 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,984 in student loans. Median earnings reach $64,705 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,984 median debt. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Metropolitan State University
Sinclair Community College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,675 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Sinclair Community College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $12,525 in debt. Sinclair Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,558 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Sinclair Community College
University Of Sioux Falls landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sioux Falls, SD. In-state tuition and fees average $21,750. Graduates carry a median of $26,103 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,521. Set against $26,103 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Sioux Falls profile
University Of South Dakota ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Based in Vermillion, SD, University Of South Dakota is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,432, while out-of-state students pay about $12,942. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,926 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%. Get the full University Of South Dakota report
Cumberland University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Lebanon, TN, Cumberland University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $27,840. Cumberland University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $21,902 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,687. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. See the full Cumberland University profile
Concordia University Saint Paul landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,600. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $29,026. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,871. That is a strong return on a $29,026 median debt. Concordia University Saint Paul has an acceptance rate of 79%. Read more about Concordia University Saint Paul
Winona State University landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,576, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,762. Winona State University alumni report median earnings of $58,532 a decade after entry. Set against $26,762 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%. See the full Winona State University profile
Broward College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Students from in state pay about $2,830 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,952. Students borrow a median of $13,110 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,939. That is a strong return on a $13,110 median debt. See the full Broward College profile
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Set in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,648. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $32,807 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,986 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global
Wilmington University placed #44 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in New Castle, DE, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,630. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,054. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,844. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Wilmington University profile
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus placed #45 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a public school based in Portales, NM. In-state tuition and fees average $7,074, while out-of-state students pay about $9,054. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $18,500. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $38,550 a decade after entry. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. More on Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
Mcdaniel College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Located in Westminster, MD, Mcdaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $52,081. Students borrow a median of $23,247 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Median earnings reach $60,663 ten years out. Set against $23,247 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Mcdaniel College
Morningside College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Morningside College is a private not-for-profit school based in Sioux City, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $39,519. Morningside College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $28,000 in debt. Morningside College alumni report median earnings of $55,494 a decade after entry. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%. Read the full report on Morningside College
St Petersburg College placed #48 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This public school is set in St. Petersburg, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $2,682, while out-of-state students pay about $9,286. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $24,385. St Petersburg College alumni report median earnings of $42,557 a decade after entry. Set against $24,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full St Petersburg College profile
Truman State University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Located in Kirksville, MO, Truman State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,838 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $23,168. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,280 ten years after entry. Set against $23,168 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. More on Truman State University
Carl Albert State College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Based in Poteau, OK, Carl Albert State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,230, while out-of-state students pay about $8,708. Graduates carry a median of $10,583 in student loans. Carl Albert State College alumni report median earnings of $34,117 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,583 median debt. More on Carl Albert State College
South Dakota State University ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. This public school is set in Brookings, SD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,070. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. South Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 98%. Get the full South Dakota State University report
Central Michigan University ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Central Michigan University is a public school based in Mount Pleasant, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Central Michigan University alumni report median earnings of $55,874 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Central Michigan University
Best Value Teacher Education And Development Schools by Degree Level
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1272 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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