[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 17 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.
Leading the list is Northwest Vista College, our #1 best value for community health services/liaison/counseling in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,412, while out-of-state students pay about $9,952. Students borrow a median of $9,189 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. 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.
Central Texas College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in community health services/liaison/counseling, landing the #2 spot this year. 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. Students borrow a median of $11,290 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Central Texas College generally make around $53,086. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes New Mexico State University Main Campus one of the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, compared with $25,307 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,421 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $36,563. That is a strong return on a $24,421 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Santa Fe Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, Santa Fe Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $1,851 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,131. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $15,267 in student loans. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Santa Fe Community College earn a median of $51,935 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Womans University earned it the #5 place for community health services/liaison/counseling. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,640, with out-of-state students paying around $18,480. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $24,211 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $62,324. That is a strong return on a $24,211 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of New Mexico Taos Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value community health services/liaison/counseling schools. University Of New Mexico Taos Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Ranchos de Taos. In-state tuition and fees average $2,136, while out-of-state students pay about $5,136. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $10,986 in student loans. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $35,132. Set against $10,986 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rogers State University came in at #7 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. Located in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750, compared with $16,410 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,936 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Rogers State University earn a median of $45,644 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Arizona placed #8 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $24,000. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $43,177. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #9 position 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. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete the community health services/liaison/counseling program here. Early-career community health services/liaison/counseling graduates make about $62,449. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.
Houston Baptist University placed #10 among the best values for community health services/liaison/counseling. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $39,430 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for community health services/liaison/counseling graduates is $25,601. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates of Houston Baptist University earn a median of $34,087 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #11 for value in community health services/liaison/counseling this year. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Community Health Services/liaison/counseling graduates carry a median of $19,249 in student loans. Soon after graduation, community health services/liaison/counseling degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $34,671. Set against $19,249 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.
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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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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.
