[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.
College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools.
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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 Seattle Community College Central Campus the best value for a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling in the United States. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Community College Central Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,238, with out-of-state students paying around $5,796. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $14,699 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $53,048. Set against $14,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Colorado Mountain College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,616, compared with $12,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,953 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Colorado Mountain College generally make around $48,694. Set against $12,953 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes New Mexico State University Main Campus one of the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,183, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Students borrow a median of $24,421 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $25,631. That is a strong return on a $24,421 median debt. New Mexico State University Main Campus admits about 89% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Purdue University Global one of the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,101, with out-of-state students paying around $14,412. Students borrow a median of $46,968 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $33,954. That is a strong return on a $46,968 median debt.
Indiana State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Terre Haute. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Indiana State University generally make around $37,268. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana State University admits about 81% of applicants.
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke placed #6 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Located in the town of Pembroke, University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,648 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,648 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $27,089. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $40,578. That is a strong return on a $27,089 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Western Governors University earned the #7 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Western Governors University earn a median of $74,771 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Illinois University landed the #8 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Northern Illinois University is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,060. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $29,804 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $41,139. That is a strong return on a $29,804 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.
University Of South Carolina Upstate landed the #9 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Set in the suburb of Spartanburg, University Of South Carolina Upstate is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,588 in tuition and fees, compared with $23,090 for out-of-state students. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $39,473. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Carolina Upstate admits about 67% of applicants.
Eastern Washington University earned the #10 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,586, compared with $26,583 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $21,754. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Eastern Washington University generally make around $47,144. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
University Of The Cumberlands ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,875. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $22,750. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $21,137 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Old Dominion University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,750, with out-of-state students paying around $33,780. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $30,949. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $57,131 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,949 median debt. Old Dominion University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Arizona landed the #13 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $37,992. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Central Arkansas ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,523, compared with $18,023 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of University Of Central Arkansas earn a median of $32,618 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Kansas came in at #15 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $24,907 in student loans. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $42,480. Set against $24,907 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey earned the #16 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,704 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,344 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $39,228. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. William Paterson University Of New Jersey admits about 90% of applicants.
Davenport University landed the #17 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Davenport University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $24,466. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Davenport University earn a median of $41,225 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,269 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $46,691. Set against $27,269 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of South Dakota ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. University Of South Dakota is a large public school located in the town of Vermillion. In-state tuition and fees average $9,432, with out-of-state students paying around $12,942. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from University Of South Dakota generally make around $41,191. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #20 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $19,249. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $34,671 early in their careers. Set against $19,249 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.
Ohio University Main Campus earned the #21 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $40,516 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
University Of Pennsylvania landed the #22 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $58,269 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Southern New Hampshire University earned the #23 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. In-state tuition and fees average $17,200. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $33,428. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Southern New Hampshire University generally make around $43,886. That is a strong return on a $33,428 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 23 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.
