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2026 Best Value Educational Assessment Schools in the Southwest Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$21,927 Avg Student Debt
$54,236 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Educational Assessment Badge [Educational Assessment](/majors/education/educational-assessment/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for educational assessment students.

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2026 Best Value Educational Assessment Schools in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in educational assessment, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Educational Assessment Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Arizona, our #1 best value for educational assessment in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Educational Assessment graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, educational assessment degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $26,457. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in educational assessment will find it at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, which ranked #2. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,469, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Students borrow a median of $20,795 to complete the educational assessment program here. Soon after graduation, educational assessment degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $57,280. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value educational assessment schools. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical student debt for educational assessment graduates is $22,337. Early-career educational assessment graduates make about $50,993. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in educational assessment, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,140, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Typical student debt for educational assessment graduates is $19,738. Soon after graduation, educational assessment degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $68,353. Set against $19,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of The Southwest earned it the #5 place for educational assessment. University Of The Southwest is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hobbs. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,670. Educational Assessment graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. Soon after graduation, educational assessment degree recipients from University Of The Southwest generally make around $45,907. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Texas A And M University College Station ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value educational assessment schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Educational Assessment graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Educational Assessment graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,031 median debt. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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