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2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
278 Degrees Awarded
$19,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is the 181st most popular major in the country with 4,359 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 365 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 278 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in higher education/higher education administration. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent higher education/higher education administration programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the higher education/higher education administration program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school handed out 19 degrees to qualified masters’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Killeen, Texas, and it awarded 1 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A & M University - Central Texas also took the #0 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A & M University - Central Texas are $13,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #3 spot on the list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 31 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTSA, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school awarded 53 diplomas to qualified masters’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $0-$30k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #5 spot on the list. UH is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

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#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#2 in overall quality

University of Arizona landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified masters’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Arizona has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
#13 in overall quality

Northeastern State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. NSU is a public institution located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern State University are $10,600, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#8 in overall quality

Texas State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas State University is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 21 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. SHSU is a large public school situated in Huntsville, Texas. It awarded 36 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

SHSU also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas A&M University - Commerce is a fairly large school located in Commerce, Texas that handed out 36 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M Commerce has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Houston Baptist University

Houston, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Houston Baptist University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Houston Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 7 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

HBU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Houston Baptist University are $12,650.

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#12

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Dallas Baptist University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. DBU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 8 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

DBU also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dallas Baptist University are $20,204, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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East Texas Baptist University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Marshall, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $0-$30k list, East Texas Baptist University has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Texas Baptist University are $7,028.

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#14

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Abilene Christian is located in Abilene, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

Abilene Christian also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian University are $23,238, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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