2027 Best Value Family & Consumer Economics Schools in the Southwest Region
[Family & Consumer Economics](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/family-consumer-economics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for family & consumer economics students.
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2027 Best Value Family & Consumer Economics Schools in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in family & consumer economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Family & Consumer Economics Schools
Leading the list is New Mexico State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for family & consumer economics in the Southwest Region. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, with out-of-state students paying around $25,307. Students borrow a median of $19,026 to complete the family & consumer economics program here. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $54,079 early in their careers. Set against $19,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value family & consumer economics schools. 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 family & consumer economics graduates is $24,752. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $42,008 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in family & consumer economics will find it at Texas State University San Marcos, which ranked #3. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Family & Consumer Economics graduates carry a median of $19,822 in student loans. Early-career family & consumer economics graduates make about $45,666. Set against $19,822 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas State University San Marcos admits about 89% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in family & consumer economics will find it at Texas Tech University, which ranked #4. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Students borrow a median of $27,750 to complete the family & consumer economics program here. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $64,842. That is a strong return on a $27,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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