2026 Best Value Teacher Education And Development Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Teacher Education And Development master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1272 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
You'll get strong value at University Of The Cumberlands, which ranked #2 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Williamsburg, KY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,875. Graduates carry a median of $22,868 in student loans. 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 has an acceptance rate of 99%. Read more about University Of The Cumberlands
Vandercook College Of Music came in at #3 on this year's best-value Teacher Education And Development ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,910. Vandercook College Of Music Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,863 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Vandercook College Of Music admits about 90% of applicants. Read the full report on Vandercook College Of Music
Out of the 1272 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Brigham Young University Provo landed the #4 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $9,117. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,790. That is a strong return on a $9,117 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Morningside College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Sioux City, IA, Morningside College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $39,519. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $28,000. 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. Morningside College admits about 71% of applicants. Read more about Morningside College
Worcester State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Worcester State University is a public school based in Worcester, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,786, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $24,451. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,624. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Worcester State University
Charleston Southern University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Charleston, SC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,520. Charleston Southern University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,323 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,898 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%. Read the full report on Charleston Southern University
Valley City State University placed #8 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This public school is set in Valley City, ND. In-state tuition and fees average $8,580, with out-of-state students paying around $13,544. Valley City State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $24,394 in debt. Valley City State University alumni report median earnings of $52,725 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Valley City State University has an acceptance rate of 99%. Read more about Valley City State University
Ashland University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ashland, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,210. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $27,000. Median earnings reach $52,928 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read more about Ashland University
Western Governors University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,658. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $25,145. Median earnings reach $60,615 ten years out. Set against $25,145 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Western Governors University
University Of Sioux Falls ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Sioux Falls, SD, University Of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,750. University Of Sioux Falls Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,103 in debt. Median earnings reach $54,521 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,103 median debt. University Of Sioux Falls admits about 83% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Sioux Falls
Gordon College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Located in Wenham, MA, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,700. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,372. 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. Get the full Gordon College report
Concordia College At Moorhead came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Based in Moorhead, MN, Concordia College At Moorhead is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,170. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,317. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%. See the full Concordia College At Moorhead profile
Fitchburg State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Fitchburg, MA, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,346, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $25,840. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,874. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Fitchburg State University
Hood College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Based in Frederick, MD, Hood College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,700. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $24,703. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,089. That is a strong return on a $24,703 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. See the full Hood College profile
Ferris State University placed #16 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,778. Ferris State University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $29,076 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,735. Set against $29,076 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Ferris State University
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #17 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Minnesota State University Mankato Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,082 in debt. Minnesota State University Mankato alumni report median earnings of $56,922 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,082 median debt. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Minnesota State University Mankato profile
Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,361. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $29,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,342 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southwest Minnesota State University admits about 62% of applicants. Read the full report on Southwest Minnesota State University
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Located in Maryville, MO, Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,611, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,221 in student loans. Northwest Missouri State University alumni report median earnings of $47,885 a decade after entry. Set against $26,221 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Northwest Missouri State University profile
Concordia University Seward came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit school based in Seward, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,640. Concordia University Seward Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $23,670 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,415. That is a strong return on a $23,670 median debt. Concordia University Seward has an acceptance rate of 86%. More on Concordia University Seward
Providence College placed #21 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Providence, RI. In-state tuition and fees average $63,550. Students borrow a median of $26,833 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $87,054. That is a strong return on a $26,833 median debt. Providence College admits about 51% of applicants. Get the full Providence College report
Cumberland University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lebanon, TN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,840. Students borrow a median of $21,902 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,687 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cumberland University admits about 67% of applicants. Get the full Cumberland University report
Hamline University offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $50,004. Hamline University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $25,530 in debt. 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. Hamline University has an acceptance rate of 88%. Get the full Hamline University report
Concordia University Saint Paul placed #24 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,600. Concordia University Saint Paul Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $29,026 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,871. Set against $29,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Concordia University Saint Paul
Drake University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Drake University is a private not-for-profit school based in Des Moines, IA. Students from in state pay about $51,960 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $22,273. Drake University alumni report median earnings of $71,901 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 64% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Drake University
Spring Arbor University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Set in Spring Arbor, MI, Spring Arbor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,014 in tuition and fees. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $28,360. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,732 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 52% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Spring Arbor University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Teacher Education And Development Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Bemidji State University offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. This public school is set in Bemidji, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,237. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $23,389. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,755. Set against $23,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. More on Bemidji State University
Northern State University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Aberdeen, SD, Northern State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,845, with out-of-state students paying around $11,947. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $26,143. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,618 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,143 median debt. Northern State University admits about 93% of applicants. More on Northern State University
Mount Marty College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Yankton, SD, Mount Marty College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,600 in tuition and fees. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $27,000. Median earnings reach $48,179 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mount Marty College has an acceptance rate of 43%. Get the full Mount Marty College report
Fresno Pacific University placed #30 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fresno, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,660. Students borrow a median of $21,875 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Fresno Pacific University alumni report median earnings of $58,896 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Fresno Pacific University admits about 64% of applicants. Get the full Fresno Pacific University report
Wilmington University placed #31 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Castle, DE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,630. Students borrow a median of $26,054 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,844 ten years after entry. Set against $26,054 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Wilmington University report
Concordia University Chicago came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Located in River Forest, IL, Concordia University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,488. Concordia University Chicago Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,089. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Concordia University Chicago report
Mcdaniel College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Westminster, MD. In-state tuition and fees average $52,081. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $23,247. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,663. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%. Read more about Mcdaniel College
North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #34 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Set in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $25,485 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,203. That is a strong return on a $25,485 median debt. North Dakota State University Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
Olivet Nazarene University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Set in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,900. Olivet Nazarene University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,213 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%. Get the full Olivet Nazarene University report
Muskingum University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Concord, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $31,701. Muskingum University Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $26,932 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,440 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%. Get the full Muskingum University report
Piedmont College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Demorest, GA, Piedmont College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,700. Graduates carry a median of $29,975 in student loans. Piedmont College alumni report median earnings of $49,130 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $29,975 median debt. Piedmont College has an acceptance rate of 93%. Read the full report on Piedmont College
Truman State University offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Truman State University is a public school based in Kirksville, MO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,838, compared with $18,566 for out-of-state students. Typical Teacher Education And Development student debt is $23,168. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,280. That is a strong return on a $23,168 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%. Read the full report on Truman State University
Holy Family University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,330. Students borrow a median of $26,562 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Median earnings reach $62,235 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Holy Family University has an acceptance rate of 71%. Read the full report on Holy Family University
Youngstown State University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Youngstown State University is a public school based in Youngstown, OH. Students from in state pay about $9,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,751. Median earnings reach $41,544 ten years out. Set against $26,751 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%. More on Youngstown State University
The College Of New Jersey came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Located in Ewing, NJ, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,632, with out-of-state students paying around $25,752. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,323 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted. Get the full The College Of New Jersey report
Mount Mercy University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cedar Rapids, IA. Students from in state pay about $40,878 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,709 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,787. Set against $27,709 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Mount Mercy University profile
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fayette, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $7,500. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $25,033. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,991. That is a strong return on a $25,033 median debt. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies profile
Delta State University placed #44 among the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools in the United States. Based in Cleveland, MS, Delta State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,605. Graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,991. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Delta State University has an acceptance rate of 100%. See the full Delta State University profile
Baldwin Wallace College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Located in Berea, OH, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $39,832. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,122 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%. More on Baldwin Wallace College
Northern Illinois University landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Dekalb, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $13,060. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $26,746. Northern Illinois University alumni report median earnings of $57,808 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%. See the full Northern Illinois University profile
Westfield State University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Westfield State University is a public school based in Westfield, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $12,179, with out-of-state students paying around $18,259. Students borrow a median of $25,910 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. Westfield State University alumni report median earnings of $57,346 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,910 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Westfield State University
Hastings College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hastings, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,770. Hastings College Teacher Education And Development students take on a median of $24,125 in debt. Median earnings reach $51,303 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%. Read more about Hastings College
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Winona, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,080. Students borrow a median of $27,081 to complete their Teacher Education And Development program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,170. Set against $27,081 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 93%. More on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Alverno College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teacher Education And Development schools. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Alverno College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,086. Graduates carry a median of $34,425 in student loans. Median earnings reach $53,145 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $34,425 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Alverno College
Illinois State University landed the #51 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,410, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. The median Teacher Education And Development program debt is $24,149. Illinois State University alumni report median earnings of $62,117 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Illinois State University
Related Teacher Education And Development Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Teacher Education And Development Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Teacher Education And Development Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Teacher Education And Development Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Teacher Education And Development Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Teacher Education And Development Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Teacher Education And Development Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Teacher Education And Development Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 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 · 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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