by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools to find the best return on investment for other education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other education, balancing cost against outcomes.
St Petersburg College earned the #1 spot for value among other education schools in Florida. St Petersburg College is a very large public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Students borrow a median of $30,870 to complete the other education program here. Early-career other education graduates make about $35,491. Set against $30,870 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Seminole State College Of Florida came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,122, with out-of-state students paying around $11,447. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida generally make around $48,049. Set against $18,419 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hillsborough Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,491 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,088. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $16,142. Early-career other education graduates make about $44,101. That is a strong return on a $16,142 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in other education will find it at Saint Johns River State College, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Palatka, Saint Johns River State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,591, compared with $9,334 for out-of-state students. Other Education graduates carry a median of $16,293 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Saint Johns River State College generally make around $47,807. That is a strong return on a $16,293 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Palm Beach State College one of the best values for other education. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,050, with out-of-state students paying around $10,910. Other Education graduates carry a median of $12,518 in student loans. Early-career other education graduates make about $42,501. That is a strong return on a $12,518 median debt.
Valencia College earned the #6 position for value in other education this year. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $9,576. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $14,413. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $42,786. Set against $14,413 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Saint Leo University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $30,000 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $32,116. Early-career other education graduates make about $49,458. That is a strong return on a $32,116 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the suburb of Bradenton, State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,074, compared with $11,595 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other education graduates is $17,360. Early-career other education graduates make about $50,906. Set against $17,360 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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