by our College Data Analytics Team
[Indian/Native American Education](/majors/education/multilingual-education/indian-native-american-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for indian/native american education students.
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Where you study indian/native american education affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Indian/Native American Education Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in indian/native american education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Oglala Lakota College earned the #1 spot for value among indian/native american education schools in the United States. Located in the rural area of Kyle, Oglala Lakota College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,684. Graduates go on to earn a median of $22,517 ten years after entry.
Students looking for strong value in indian/native american education will find it at University Of Alaska Anchorage, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Anchorage, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,738, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. Students borrow a median of $21,787 to complete the indian/native american education program here. Soon after graduation, indian/native american education degree recipients from University Of Alaska Anchorage generally make around $59,053. That is a strong return on a $21,787 median debt.
Texas Tech University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value indian/native american education schools. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete the indian/native american education program here. Soon after graduation, indian/native american education degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $50,332. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas Tech University admits about 73% of applicants.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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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