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2027 Best Value Health Education Schools in the Southwest Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$20,026 Avg Student Debt
$50,964 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Health Education Badge [Health Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/health-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong health education education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for health education students.

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2027 Best Value Health Education Schools in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Health Education Schools

1

Northern Oklahoma College tops our 2027 list of the best value health education schools in the Southwest Region. Set in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,083, compared with $11,848 for out-of-state students. Health Education graduates carry a median of $11,811 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Northern Oklahoma College generally make around $40,565. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Prairie View A And M University earned it the #2 place for health education. Located in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,299, with out-of-state students paying around $26,874. Students borrow a median of $29,824 to complete the health education program here. Early-career health education graduates make about $53,784. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

3

Students looking for strong value in health education will find it at New Mexico Highlands University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,416 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $18,900. Early-career health education graduates make about $47,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

4

University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value health education schools. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $14,250. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $36,682. Set against $14,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.

5

Students looking for strong value in health education will find it at University Of Arizona, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $25,340. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. That is a strong return on a $25,340 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

6

Texas A And M University College Station earned the #6 position for value in health education this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Health Education graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Health Education graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $71,880 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

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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