2027 Best Value Family & Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education Schools in the Southwest Region

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New Mexico State University Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

Our analysis ranked New Mexico State University Main Campus the best value for a degree in family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education in the Southwest Region. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,307 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,112 to complete the family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $41,860. Set against $15,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned it the #2 place for family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical student debt for family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education graduates is $23,102. Soon after graduation, family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $51,097. That is a strong return on a $23,102 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Langston University
Langston, OK

Students looking for strong value in family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education will find it at Langston University, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,863, with out-of-state students paying around $14,616. Typical student debt for family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education graduates is $31,000. Family & Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education graduates of Langston University earn a median of $26,222 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education schools. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,818, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $44,085. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Students looking for strong value in family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education 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. Typical student debt for family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education graduates is $24,271. Early-career family & consumer sciences/home economics teacher education graduates make about $53,147. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.