[Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling](/majors/health-care-professions/mental-social-health-services/community-health-services-liaison-counseling/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 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.
Northwest Vista College earned the #1 spot for value among community health services/liaison/counseling schools in the Southwest Region. Northwest Vista College is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. Students from in state pay about $3,412 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,952. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $9,189. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Northwest Vista College earn a median of $29,349 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,189 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at New Mexico State University Main Campus earned it the #2 place for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $24,421. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $36,563 early in their careers. Set against $24,421 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New Mexico State University Main Campus admits about 89% of applicants.
Central Texas College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Set in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,750, compared with $7,500 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $11,290. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Central Texas College earn a median of $53,086 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,290 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Womans University earned it the #4 place for community health services/liaison/counseling. Texas Womans University is a large public school located in the city of Denton. In-state tuition and fees average $8,640, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $24,211. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $62,324. That is a strong return on a $24,211 median debt. Texas Womans University admits about 96% of applicants.
Santa Fe Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Santa Fe, Santa Fe Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,851, with out-of-state students paying around $4,131. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $15,267 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $51,935. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #6 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $62,449. Set against $23,138 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.
Rogers State University landed the #7 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Rogers State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Claremore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Students borrow a median of $22,936 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Rogers State University generally make around $45,644. That is a strong return on a $22,936 median debt.
University Of Arizona came in at #8 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $43,177 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
Houston Baptist University landed the #9 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Houston Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,430. Students borrow a median of $25,601 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $34,087. Set against $25,601 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,249 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $34,671. That is a strong return on a $19,249 median debt. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.
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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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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.
