[Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling](/majors/health-care-professions/mental-social-health-services/community-health-services-liaison-counseling/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools to find the best return on investment for community health services/liaison/counseling students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the community health services/liaison/counseling degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Cuny Kingsborough Community College the best value for a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling in the United States. Cuny Kingsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Students from in state pay about $5,252 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,132. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $5,939 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Cuny Kingsborough Community College earn a median of $31,072 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
St Petersburg College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,682, compared with $9,286 for out-of-state students. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $24,385 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $48,218 early in their careers. Set against $24,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hillsborough Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling, landing the #3 spot this year. Hillsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Students from in state pay about $2,491 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,088. Students borrow a median of $28,529 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $44,101. That is a strong return on a $28,529 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cuny Hostos Community College earned it the #4 place for community health services/liaison/counseling. Cuny Hostos Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bronx. In-state tuition and fees average $5,254, with out-of-state students paying around $8,134. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Cuny Hostos Community College generally make around $38,336. Set against $9,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Indian River State College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Indian River State College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,764, while out-of-state students pay about $10,201. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Indian River State College earn a median of $44,082 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,492 median debt.
Sinclair Community College came in at #6 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. Students borrow a median of $18,043 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Sinclair Community College earn a median of $40,665 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Essex Community College landed the #7 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,732, compared with $12,516 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,200 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn a median of $27,799 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,200 median debt.
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College landed the #8 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,517, while out-of-state students pay about $10,044. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $17,477 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Cincinnati State Technical And Community College earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. Set against $17,477 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lower Columbia College earned the #9 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the city of Longview, Lower Columbia College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,626, with out-of-state students paying around $6,003. Students borrow a median of $14,340 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $53,280. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Edison State College earned the #10 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,401, with out-of-state students paying around $12,979. Students borrow a median of $13,356 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $52,597. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hudson Valley Community College landed the #11 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Hudson Valley Community College is a large public school located in the city of Troy. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,796, while out-of-state students pay about $11,852. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $10,292. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Hudson Valley Community College earn a median of $43,989 early in their careers. Set against $10,292 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mt Hood Community College landed the #12 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Located in the suburb of Gresham, Mt Hood Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $9,819. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $18,767. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Mt Hood Community College earn a median of $53,948 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,767 median debt.
Mott Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Set in the city of Flint, Mott Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,845, with out-of-state students paying around $11,460. Students borrow a median of $35,229 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $37,989. Set against $35,229 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Highline Community College placed #14 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Highline Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Des Moines. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,772, compared with $5,332 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $8,958. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Highline Community College generally make around $55,459. That is a strong return on a $8,958 median debt.
Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #15 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,184 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,427. Students borrow a median of $23,799 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn a median of $37,325 early in their careers. Set against $23,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Community College Of Denver landed the #16 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Set in the city of Denver, Community College Of Denver is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,058, while out-of-state students pay about $17,658. Students borrow a median of $13,541 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Community College Of Denver earn a median of $45,202 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,541 median debt.
Walla Walla Community College earned the #17 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Located in the city of Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,279, with out-of-state students paying around $6,700. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $15,500. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Walla Walla Community College generally make around $46,131. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southeast Community College Area placed #18 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $22,940 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $25,644. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central Texas College placed #19 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Central Texas College is a large public school located in the suburb of Killeen. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,750, compared with $7,500 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,290 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $53,086. That is a strong return on a $11,290 median debt.
Northcentral Technical College came in at #20 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wausau. In-state tuition and fees average $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $16,759. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $41,696. That is a strong return on a $16,759 median debt.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earned the #21 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $42,016. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the city of Fairbanks, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,083, compared with $25,892 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $23,439. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $50,963. Set against $23,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Minneapolis Community And Technical College landed the #23 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,161. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $37,062. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $43,164. Set against $37,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Baltimore City Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Baltimore City Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,314, compared with $7,394 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,482 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Baltimore City Community College generally make around $51,023. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sullivan University placed #25 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Located in the city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $28,394 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $54,104. Set against $28,394 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 25 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 25 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
