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2027 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,775 Avg Student Debt
$61,306 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Women's Studies Badge [Women's Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/womens-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value women’s studies schools.

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2027 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Best Value Women’s Studies Schools

1

Leading the list is The University Of Texas At San Antonio, our #1 best value for women's studies in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,625 to complete the women's studies program here. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $49,955. That is a strong return on a $25,625 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

2

Northern Arizona University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in women's studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete the women's studies program here. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $47,056. That is a strong return on a $21,645 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arizona State University earned it the #3 place for women's studies. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $23,000. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $40,719. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

4

A rank of #4 makes University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus one of the best values for women's studies. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $23,186. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $58,084. That is a strong return on a $23,186 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of New Mexico Main Campus earned it the #5 place for women's studies. 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. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the women's studies program here. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $38,260. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of Arizona placed #6 among the best values for women's studies. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $25,219. Women's Studies graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $26,875 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Texas Tech University landed the #7 spot for women's studies value this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete the women's studies program here. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $50,332. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.

8

The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #8 position for value in women's studies 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, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $37,046. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.

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Texas A And M University College Station placed #9 among the best values for women's studies. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete the women's studies program here. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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