2027 Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Schools in the Southwest Region

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Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ

Cochise College tops our 2027 list of the best value adult & continuing education schools in the Southwest Region. Cochise College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Sierra Vista. Students from in state pay about $2,280 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,120. Students borrow a median of $12,013 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education degree recipients from Cochise College generally make around $40,712. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Houston Victoria
Victoria, TX

Students looking for strong value in adult & continuing education will find it at University Of Houston Victoria, which ranked #2. University Of Houston Victoria is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Victoria. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,149, compared with $16,941 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,081 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of University Of Houston Victoria earn a median of $47,345 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,081 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Texas A And M University Commerce
Commerce, TX

Students looking for strong value in adult & continuing education will find it at Texas A And M University Commerce, which ranked #3. Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,026, while out-of-state students pay about $22,326. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education graduates is $23,796. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $54,201. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

A rank of #4 makes Northwestern Oklahoma State University one of the best values for adult & continuing education. Set in the town of Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,970, compared with $11,664 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,542 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $44,406 early in their careers. Set against $21,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwestern Oklahoma State University admits about 66% of applicants.

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value adult & continuing education schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education graduates is $22,626. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $46,244. Set against $22,626 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona came in at #6 for value in adult & continuing education this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education graduates is $18,687. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $41,490. That is a strong return on a $18,687 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Texas State University San Marcos
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University San Marcos came in at #7 for value in adult & continuing education this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education graduates is $23,659. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $53,272 early in their careers. Set against $23,659 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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University Of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #8 for value in adult & continuing education this year. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Students borrow a median of $26,510 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $47,476. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Texas A And M University College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A And M University College Station earned the #9 position for value in adult & continuing education this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education graduates is $20,031. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $54,179. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.

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Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Oklahoma Christian University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value adult & continuing education schools. Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Edmond. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,180. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $47,801. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University earned the #11 position for value in adult & continuing education this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,508. Students borrow a median of $36,334 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education degree recipients from Grand Canyon University generally make around $51,423. That is a strong return on a $36,334 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.