2026 Best Value Health Education Schools in the Southwest Region

1

Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK

For return on investment in health education, no school beat Northern Oklahoma College this year. Located in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,083, while out-of-state students pay about $11,848. Students borrow a median of $11,811 to complete the health education program here. Early-career health education graduates make about $40,565. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Prairie View A And M University
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A And M University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value health education schools. Prairie View A And M University is a large public school located in the rural area of Prairie View. Students from in state pay about $11,299 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,874. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $29,824. Health Education graduates of Prairie View A And M University earn a median of $53,784 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Prairie View A And M University admits about 79% of applicants.

3

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at New Mexico Highlands University earned it the #3 place for health education. Set in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,416, while out-of-state students pay about $12,336. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $18,900. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from New Mexico Highlands University generally make around $47,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

4

University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

A rank of #4 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for health education. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. In-state tuition and fees average $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. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

5

University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

A rank of #5 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the best values for health education. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,140, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $14,250. Health Education graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $36,682 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

6

Texas A And M University College Station
College Station, TX

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. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical student debt for health education graduates is $20,031. 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%.