2027 Best Value Other Education Schools in the New England Region
[Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for other education students.
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2027 Best Value Other Education Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Education Schools
Rhode Island College tops our 2027 list of the best value other education schools in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,300 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,299 for out-of-state students. Other Education graduates carry a median of $23,394 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $57,316. That is a strong return on a $23,394 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
A rank of #2 makes Framingham State University one of the best values for other education. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,920, while out-of-state students pay about $18,000. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $25,872. Early-career other education graduates make about $49,006. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Students looking for strong value in other education will find it at University Of Massachusetts Amherst, which ranked #3. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $25,195. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,666. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of New Hampshire Main Campus one of the best values for other education. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,202, compared with $39,852 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $26,368. Early-career other education graduates make about $52,064. Set against $26,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Mount Holyoke College one of the best values for other education. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,018 in tuition and fees. Other Education graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Mount Holyoke College earn a median of $50,172 early in their careers. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mount Holyoke College admits about 36% of applicants.
Clark University landed the #6 spot for other education value this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,467. Students borrow a median of $26,153 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Clark University earn a median of $43,257 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Johnson And Wales University Providence placed #7 among the best values for other education. Located in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,982. Other Education graduates carry a median of $26,350 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $56,619. Set against $26,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Johnson And Wales University Providence admits about 88% of applicants.
Lesley University earned the #8 position for value in other education this year. Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students from in state pay about $34,256 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,818 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $65,382. Set against $24,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Endicott College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,650. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $27,000. Early-career other education graduates make about $52,624. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Landmark College landed the #10 spot for other education value this year. Landmark College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Putney. In-state tuition and fees average $66,540. Students borrow a median of $23,375 to complete the other education program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $29,813. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 49%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
