[Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling](/majors/health-care-professions/mental-social-health-services/community-health-services-liaison-counseling/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 24 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.
St Petersburg College tops our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools in the Southeast Region. St Petersburg College is a very large public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $48,218. That is a strong return on a $24,385 median debt.
Hillsborough Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Hillsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. In-state tuition and fees average $2,491, with out-of-state students paying around $9,088. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $28,529. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $44,101. That is a strong return on a $28,529 median debt.
Indian River State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,764, compared with $10,201 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $10,492. 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.
Eastern Florida State College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Set in the city of Melbourne, Eastern Florida State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,791 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,976. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $18,123. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Eastern Florida State College generally make around $44,690. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in community health services/liaison/counseling will find it at Edison State College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,401, while out-of-state students pay about $12,979. Students borrow a median of $13,356 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Edison State College generally make around $52,597. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The University Of West Florida ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. Students from in state pay about $5,776 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,658 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,677 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of The University Of West Florida earn a median of $38,917 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,677 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Arkansas State University Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Set in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,090, compared with $14,522 for out-of-state students. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $23,399 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $48,847. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Arkansas Community College Hope landed the #8 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Located in the town of Hope, University Of Arkansas Community College Hope is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,885, with out-of-state students paying around $5,565. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,162.
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke landed the #9 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Located in the town of Pembroke, University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,648, with out-of-state students paying around $7,648. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $27,089 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of University Of North Carolina At Pembroke earn a median of $40,578 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,089 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
University Of South Carolina Upstate ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, University Of South Carolina Upstate is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,588, compared with $23,090 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $28,000. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of University Of South Carolina Upstate earn a median of $39,473 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 67%.
Broward College landed the #11 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Broward College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Students from in state pay about $2,830 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,952 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $13,110. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $51,328. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of The Cumberlands placed #12 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $9,875 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $21,137. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Old Dominion University placed #13 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,750 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $30,949 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $57,131 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Old Dominion University admits about 90% of applicants.
East Carolina University earned the #14 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,361 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $23,638. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $24,747. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $47,542. That is a strong return on a $24,747 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
University Of Central Arkansas ranked #15 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. Students from in state pay about $10,523 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,023. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas generally make around $38,566. That is a strong return on a $25,750 median debt. University Of Central Arkansas admits about 90% of applicants.
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College placed #16 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Our Lady Of Holy Cross College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Students from in state pay about $16,576 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $43,500. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Our Lady Of Holy Cross College generally make around $56,527. That is a strong return on a $43,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.
University Of Louisville earned the #17 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,136, while out-of-state students pay about $29,482. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $58,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Regent University placed #18 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,650. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $29,451 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Regent University earn a median of $41,047 early in their careers. Set against $29,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Lynchburg College earned the #19 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $36,750. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Lynchburg College earn a median of $107,159 early in their careers. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Virginia Commonwealth University earned the #20 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $23,813 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $57,000. Set against $23,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Virginia Commonwealth University admits about 93% of applicants.
Sullivan University placed #21 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Students borrow a median of $28,394 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Sullivan University earn a median of $54,104 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Montreat College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Set in the suburb of Montreat, Montreat College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,450. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $24,168. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Montreat College earn a median of $29,234 early in their careers. Set against $24,168 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Rollins College came in at #23 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $60,580 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,203 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Rollins College earn a median of $40,403 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 48%.
Clark Atlanta University earned the #24 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,310. Students borrow a median of $27,803 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Clark Atlanta University earn a median of $28,748 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 64%.
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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 · 24 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 24 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.
