[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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for community health services/liaison/counseling students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in community health services/liaison/counseling, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in community health services/liaison/counseling, no school beat Seattle Community College Central Campus this year. Seattle Community College Central Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Seattle. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,238, while out-of-state students pay about $5,796. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $14,699. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Seattle Community College Central Campus earn a median of $53,048 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Walla Walla Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,279, while out-of-state students pay about $6,700. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Walla Walla Community College earn a median of $46,131 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Highline Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the suburb of Des Moines, Highline Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,772, while out-of-state students pay about $5,332. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $8,958. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Highline Community College earn a median of $55,459 early in their careers. Set against $8,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Eastern Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $21,754 in student loans. 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. Eastern Washington University admits about 91% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Northwest University one of the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kirkland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,035. Students borrow a median of $22,439 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Northwest University generally make around $53,910. Set against $22,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwest University admits about 83% of applicants.
Gonzaga University earned the #6 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,188 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Gonzaga University generally make around $58,733. That is a strong return on a $25,188 median debt. Gonzaga University admits about 82% of applicants.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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