2026 Best Value Environmental Design Schools in the Southwest Region

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Leading the list is The University Of Texas At San Antonio, our #1 best value for environmental design in the Southwest Region. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. Students from in state pay about $9,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Environmental Design graduates carry a median of $23,312 in student loans. Environmental Design graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Students looking for strong value in environmental design will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #2. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Environmental Design graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career environmental design graduates make about $37,226. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value environmental design schools. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,140, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Environmental Design graduates carry a median of $19,738 in student loans. Early-career environmental design graduates make about $49,983. That is a strong return on a $19,738 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.