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2027 Best Value African American Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,672 Avg Student Debt
$60,470 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value African American Studies Badge [African American Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/african-american-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

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

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2027 Best Value African American Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the african american studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value African American Studies Schools

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Leading the list is The University Of Texas At San Antonio, our #1 best value for african american studies in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,625 to complete the african american studies program here. Early-career african american studies graduates make about $49,955. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in african american studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the african american studies program here. Soon after graduation, african american studies degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $40,719. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus one of the best values for african american studies. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Students borrow a median of $23,186 to complete the african american studies program here. Soon after graduation, african american studies degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $58,084. That is a strong return on a $23,186 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the best values for african american studies. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,140, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the african american studies program here. African American Studies graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $49,983 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in african american studies 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. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $25,219 to complete the african american studies program here. Early-career african american studies graduates make about $26,875. Set against $25,219 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #6 spot for african american studies value this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Typical student debt for african american studies graduates is $26,000. Early-career african american studies graduates make about $37,046. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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

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