by our College Data Analytics Team
[Accounting](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/) 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 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for accounting students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Central New Mexico Community College, our #1 best value for accounting in New Mexico. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. Accounting graduates carry a median of $10,585 in student loans. Early-career accounting graduates make about $40,511. Set against $10,585 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in accounting will find it at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Portales, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,074, with out-of-state students paying around $9,054. Students borrow a median of $19,105 to complete the accounting program here. Early-career accounting graduates make about $52,579. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
New Mexico State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in accounting, landing the #3 spot this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Students borrow a median of $14,750 to complete the accounting program here. Accounting graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $48,907 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in accounting, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,140, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for accounting graduates is $19,738. Accounting graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $65,013 early in their careers. Set against $19,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Mexico Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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