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2026 Best Value Value Schools in the Southwest Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$21,255 Avg Student Debt
$62,377 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/engineering/aerospace-and-aeronautical-engineering/astronautical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.

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2026 Best Value Value Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Best Value Value Schools

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For return on investment in value, no school beat University Of Houston this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Value graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $57,529. Set against $21,255 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. 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. 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 · 1 school evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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