2026 Best Value Mental Social Health Services Schools
Looking for the best-value Mental Social Health Services programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 1009 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Mental Social Health Services Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
La Salle University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Mental Social Health Services programs schools in the United States. Based in Philadelphia, PA, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,800. Students borrow a median of $25,462 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,416. That is a strong return on a $25,462 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%. Read more about La Salle University
Camden County College came in at #2 on this year's best-value Mental Social Health Services ranking in the United States. Set in Blackwood, NJ, Camden County College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,320, compared with $4,416 for out-of-state students. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $12,999. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,212 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,999 median debt. Read more about Camden County College
You'll get strong value at Seattle Community College Central Campus, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Seattle, WA, Seattle Community College Central Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,238 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,796 for out-of-state students. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $14,699. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,307. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Seattle Community College Central Campus
Northcentral Technical College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Mental Social Health Services ranking in the United States. Northcentral Technical College is a public school based in Wausau, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,889, while out-of-state students pay about $7,132. Graduates carry a median of $16,882 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,925. That is a strong return on a $16,882 median debt. See the full Northcentral Technical College profile
Centralia College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Mental Social Health Services ranking in the United States. Set in Centralia, WA, Centralia College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,266 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,651 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $43,140 ten years out. See the full Centralia College profile
Southeast Community College Area offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,940 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,405. That is a strong return on a $22,940 median debt. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
Central Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Grand Island, NE, Central Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $4,800. Central Community College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $10,277 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,429 ten years after entry. Set against $10,277 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Central Community College report
Alvin Community College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Alvin, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,906, while out-of-state students pay about $4,402. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $8,600. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,762. Set against $8,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Alvin Community College
Oakland Community College placed #9 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Located in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, compared with $5,560 for out-of-state students. Oakland Community College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $22,141 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,395. That is a strong return on a $22,141 median debt. Read more about Oakland Community College
Rochester Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,389 in tuition and fees. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $20,291. Median earnings reach $45,287 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Rochester Community And Technical College profile
Columbia Southern University placed #10 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Located in Orange Beach, AL, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,224. Students borrow a median of $33,180 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Columbia Southern University report
Highline Community College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Highline Community College is a public school based in Des Moines, WA. Students from in state pay about $4,772 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,332. Graduates carry a median of $8,958 in student loans. Highline Community College alumni report median earnings of $47,869 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $8,958 median debt. Read the full report on Highline Community College
Hennepin Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,940. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $17,887. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,460 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,887 median debt. See the full Hennepin Technical College profile
Wenatchee Valley College placed #14 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Wenatchee, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,552, with out-of-state students paying around $5,054. Students borrow a median of $11,462 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Wenatchee Valley College alumni report median earnings of $41,127 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Wenatchee Valley College report
Northwest Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. Northwest Technical College is a public school based in Bemidji, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,254. Northwest Technical College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $31,053 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,930 ten years after entry. Set against $31,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Northwest Technical College profile
El Centro College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Set in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,900. Students borrow a median of $22,011 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,714 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full El Centro College report
Lee College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. Set in Baytown, TX, Lee College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,520, while out-of-state students pay about $5,045. Students borrow a median of $10,941 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Lee College alumni report median earnings of $42,178 a decade after entry. Set against $10,941 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Lee College
Walla Walla Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Set in Walla Walla, WA, Walla Walla Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,279, with out-of-state students paying around $6,700. Walla Walla Community College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $15,500 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,526. Set against $15,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Walla Walla Community College
Century College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Based in White Bear Lake, MN, Century College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $21,332. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,424 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Century College
Western Technical College La Cross came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Based in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,820, compared with $7,078 for out-of-state students. Western Technical College La Cross Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $17,454 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,303. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Western Technical College La Cross
Wayne County Community College District ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. Set in Detroit, MI, Wayne County Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,112, while out-of-state students pay about $4,067. Graduates carry a median of $20,820 in student loans. Median earnings reach $29,079 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,820 median debt. More on Wayne County Community College District
Wharton County Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Wharton, TX, Wharton County Junior College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,192, compared with $5,904 for out-of-state students. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $10,916. Wharton County Junior College alumni report median earnings of $44,960 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,916 median debt. Get the full Wharton County Junior College report
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #23 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Graduates carry a median of $12,799 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,773. Set against $12,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Area
Lake Area Technical Institute placed #24 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Set in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,718. Graduates carry a median of $13,674 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,473 ten years after entry. Set against $13,674 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Lake Area Technical Institute profile
Houston Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. Houston Community College is a public school based in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $19,223. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,254 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Houston Community College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Mental Social Health Services Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Santa Fe Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. Located in Santa Fe, NM, Santa Fe Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,851, while out-of-state students pay about $4,131. Students borrow a median of $15,267 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,005 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Santa Fe Community College profile
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Fennimore, WI, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $12,112 in debt. Median earnings reach $43,470 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,112 median debt. Get the full Southwest Wisconsin Technical College report
Baltimore City Community College placed #28 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Located in Baltimore, MD, Baltimore City Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,314, with out-of-state students paying around $7,394. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $12,554. Median earnings reach $36,025 ten years out. Set against $12,554 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Baltimore City Community College profile
Lone Star College System ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. Set in The Woodlands, TX, Lone Star College System is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $7,512. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $10,425. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,466 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,425 median debt. Read the full report on Lone Star College System
Cuesta College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, Cuesta College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,350, with out-of-state students paying around $11,010. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,047. Set against $18,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Cuesta College
Napa Valley College landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Napa, CA, Napa Valley College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,156 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,908. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,517. Read more about Napa Valley College
Minnesota State Community And Technical College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Fergus Falls, MN, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,908. Students borrow a median of $18,197 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,591 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Minnesota State Community And Technical College profile
Yakima Valley Community College placed #33 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Set in Yakima, WA, Yakima Valley Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,312, compared with $5,873 for out-of-state students. Yakima Valley Community College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $14,649 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,499 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,649 median debt. Read more about Yakima Valley Community College
Kilgore College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. Kilgore College is a public school based in Kilgore, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,160, with out-of-state students paying around $5,256. Kilgore College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $16,734 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,975. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Kilgore College
Yuba College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. Set in Marysville, CA, Yuba College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,128, with out-of-state students paying around $8,208. Yuba College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $8,729 in debt. Yuba College alumni report median earnings of $39,552 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $8,729 median debt. See the full Yuba College profile
Northeast Texas Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. This public school is set in Mount Pleasant, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,980, with out-of-state students paying around $5,620. Students borrow a median of $15,089 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,870 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,089 median debt. Read more about Northeast Texas Community College
Tyler Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. This public school is set in Tyler, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $4,536. Graduates carry a median of $14,869 in student loans. Median earnings reach $38,140 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Tyler Junior College
Madison Area Technical College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. This public school is set in Madison, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. Madison Area Technical College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $16,812 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Madison Area Technical College report
New Mexico State University Dona Ana landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,322, with out-of-state students paying around $6,360. Students borrow a median of $10,284 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Median earnings reach $39,067 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $10,284 median debt. Get the full New Mexico State University Dona Ana report
Moraine Park Technical College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Based in Fond du Lac, WI, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,819, while out-of-state students pay about $7,084. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $11,471. Median earnings reach $44,371 ten years out. Set against $11,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Moraine Park Technical College
Mclennan Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools. Based in Waco, TX, Mclennan Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $5,910. Graduates carry a median of $14,073 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,163. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Mclennan Community College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,997 in student loans. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College alumni report median earnings of $44,553 a decade after entry. Set against $14,997 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College report
Blackhawk Technical College placed #44 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. Blackhawk Technical College is a public school based in Janesville, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,747 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,803. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $13,715. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,620 ten years after entry. Set against $13,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Blackhawk Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College placed #45 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Pewaukee, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,803, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $35,927 to complete their Mental Social Health Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,894 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Waukesha County Technical College
University Of Western States offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Located in Portland, OR, University Of Western States is a private not-for-profit institution. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $27,382. Read more about University Of Western States
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Located in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Typical Mental Social Health Services student debt is $14,234. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,297. Set against $14,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Jefferson Community College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Jefferson Community College is a public school based in Watertown, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,264, with out-of-state students paying around $11,700. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $14,804. Jefferson Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,991 a decade after entry. Set against $14,804 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Jefferson Community College report
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Fox Valley Technical College Mental Social Health Services students take on a median of $13,319 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,684. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
University Of New Mexico Taos Campus came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. University Of New Mexico Taos Campus is a public school based in Ranchos de Taos, NM. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,136, with out-of-state students paying around $5,136. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $10,986. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,792. Set against $10,986 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Taos Campus
Clover Park Technical College placed #51 among the best-value Mental Social Health Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lakewood, WA. Students from in state pay about $6,634 in tuition and fees. The median Mental Social Health Services program debt is $15,154. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,787. Set against $15,154 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Clover Park Technical College profile
Best Value Mental Social Health Services Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Mental Social Health Services Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Mental Social Health Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Mental Social Health Services Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Mental Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Mental Social Health Services Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Mental Social Health Services Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Mental Social Health Services Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1009 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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