2026 Best Value Health Education Schools in the Far Western Region
[Health Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/health-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for health education students.
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2026 Best Value Health Education Schools in the Far Western Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Health Education Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Nevada Las Vegas the best value for a degree in health education in the Far Western Region. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $21,794. Early-career health education graduates make about $50,039. Set against $21,794 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Eastern Washington University one of the best values for health education. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,586, compared with $26,583 for out-of-state students. Health Education graduates carry a median of $23,009 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Eastern Washington University generally make around $41,914. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the best values for health education. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $16,481. Early-career health education graduates make about $65,681. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
Washington State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value health education schools. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Health Education graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans. Health Education graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $54,697 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,903 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Nevada Reno earned it the #5 place for health education. University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public school located in the city of Reno. In-state tuition and fees average $9,578, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $20,769. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno generally make around $47,544. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
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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 2 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).
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