2026 Best Value Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Schools in the New England Region

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Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA

Our analysis ranked Northern Essex Community College the best value for a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,732 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,516. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $12,033 in student loans. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Northern Essex Community College generally make around $27,799. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Shore Community College earned it the #2 place for community health services/liaison/counseling. Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,352 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,920 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $14,145. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $51,255. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Rhode Island College is a large public school located in the suburb of Providence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,300, compared with $27,299 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $45,088. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

A rank of #4 makes Worcester State University one of the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,786, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $37,345 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Worcester State University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

A rank of #5 makes Western Connecticut State University one of the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,401 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $29,875. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University generally make around $36,070. Set against $29,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University landed the #6 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,660 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $50,876. That is a strong return on a $24,660 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Southern New Hampshire University came in at #7 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,200. Students borrow a median of $33,428 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $48,017. Set against $33,428 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University landed the #8 spot for community health services/liaison/counseling value this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $58,400 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,687 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $66,305. That is a strong return on a $26,687 median debt. The acceptance rate is 33%.