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2027 Best Value Educational Assessment Schools in the Southwest Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$22,402 Avg Student Debt
$54,115 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Educational Assessment Badge [Educational Assessment](/majors/education/educational-assessment/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value educational assessment schools.

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2027 Best Value Educational Assessment Schools in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in educational assessment, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Educational Assessment Schools

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University tops our 2027 list of the best value educational assessment schools in the Southwest Region. Set in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,469, with out-of-state students paying around $8,499. Typical student debt for educational assessment graduates is $20,795. Soon after graduation, educational assessment degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $57,280. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of New Mexico Main Campus earned it the #2 place for educational assessment. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete the educational assessment program here. Soon after graduation, educational assessment degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $68,353. That is a strong return on a $19,738 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.

3

University Of Arizona is a great value for students pursuing a degree in educational assessment, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Educational Assessment graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, educational assessment degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $26,457. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of The Southwest came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value educational assessment schools. University Of The Southwest is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hobbs. Students from in state pay about $16,670 in tuition and fees. Educational Assessment graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. Soon after graduation, educational assessment degree recipients from University Of The Southwest generally make around $45,907. Set against $26,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in educational assessment will find it at Texas Tech University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete the educational assessment program here. Early-career educational assessment graduates make about $44,982. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value educational assessment schools. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Educational Assessment graduates carry a median of $23,321 in student loans. Educational Assessment graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $44,085 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,321 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Texas A And M University College Station placed #7 among the best values for educational assessment. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Educational Assessment graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Educational Assessment graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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