[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
Our analysis ranked Southeast Community College Area the best value for a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling in the The Plains States Region. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Students borrow a median of $22,940 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $25,644. Set against $22,940 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Century College earned it the #2 place for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,214. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $21,332. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Century College earn a median of $47,502 early in their careers. Set against $21,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Minnesota West Community And Technical College earned it the #3 place for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the rural area of Granite Falls, Minnesota West Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,491. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $13,946. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $43,009. Set against $13,946 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Northwest Technical College one of the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Northwest Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Bemidji. In-state tuition and fees average $6,254. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $31,053. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Northwest Technical College generally make around $44,151. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Mineral Area College one of the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Mineral Area College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Park Hills. Students from in state pay about $5,660 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,570 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,175 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Mineral Area College generally make around $46,535. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Normandale Community College came in at #6 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Normandale Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bloomington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,329. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $20,162. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $53,871. Set against $20,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Minneapolis Community And Technical College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,161. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $36,302 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Minneapolis Community And Technical College earn a median of $43,164 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $36,302 median debt.
Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #8 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Located in the town of Watertown, Lake Area Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,718. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $13,674. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Lake Area Technical Institute generally make around $43,424. That is a strong return on a $13,674 median debt.
University Of Kansas placed #9 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. That is a strong return on a $24,907 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #10 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Students borrow a median of $27,269 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $46,691. That is a strong return on a $27,269 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of South Dakota ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Set in the town of Vermillion, University Of South Dakota is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,432 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,942 for out-of-state students. 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 $44,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Dakota admits about 99% of applicants.
Mount Mercy University placed #12 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Mount Mercy University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cedar Rapids. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,878. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $27,709 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Mount Mercy University earn a median of $50,431 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Iowa earned the #13 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $57,375. Set against $24,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.
Bethel University Minnesota earned the #14 position for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,226 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Bethel University Minnesota earn a median of $61,465 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,639 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 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.
