2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Southwest Region
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Southwest Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
Leading the list is University Of Houston Downtown, our #1 best value for value in the Southwest Region. University Of Houston Downtown is a large public school located in the city of Houston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,582, while out-of-state students pay about $17,434. Students borrow a median of $23,925 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Houston Downtown generally make around $46,298. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. In-state tuition and fees average $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $23,312. Value graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At San Antonio admits about 87% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at The University Of Texas At Arlington, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $21,632 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington generally make around $55,304. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Arlington admits about 80% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arizona State University earned it the #4 place for value. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for value graduates is $21,842. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $55,876. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of North Texas one of the best values for value. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,309 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,149. Value graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $49,157. Set against $21,817 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Typical student debt for value graduates is $22,337. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
Texas Tech University placed #7 among the best values for value. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Typical student debt for value graduates is $24,271. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $50,332. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
Oklahoma City University landed the #8 spot for value value this year. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,754 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $27,248 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Oklahoma City University generally make around $58,379. That is a strong return on a $27,248 median debt. Oklahoma City University admits about 77% of applicants.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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.
