2026 Best Value Other Education Schools in Missouri
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Other Education Schools
Leading the list is Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies, our #1 best value for other education in Missouri. Located in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,500. Other Education graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans. Other Education graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earn a median of $47,316 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Central Missouri came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other education schools. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Other Education graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Other Education graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $32,110 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Lindenwood University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,600. Students borrow a median of $29,530 to complete the other education program here. Other Education graduates of Lindenwood University earn a median of $39,939 early in their careers. Set against $29,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.
Missouri Baptist University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $33,122. Students borrow a median of $27,337 to complete the other education program here. Soon after graduation, other education degree recipients from Missouri Baptist University generally make around $83,275. Set against $27,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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.
[Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
