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2027 Best Value Educational Administration Schools in New Mexico

5 Colleges in the United States
$19,040 Avg Student Debt
$41,152 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Educational Administration Badge [Educational Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong educational administration education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for educational administration students.

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2027 Best Value Educational Administration Schools in New Mexico

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

Best Value Educational Administration Schools

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Our analysis ranked Central New Mexico Community College the best value for a degree in educational administration in New Mexico. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. Typical student debt for educational administration graduates is $10,112. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $34,751. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #2 makes Western New Mexico University one of the best values for educational administration. Western New Mexico University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Silver City. In-state tuition and fees average $7,855, while out-of-state students pay about $14,341. Students borrow a median of $27,425 to complete the educational administration program here. Educational Administration graduates of Western New Mexico University earn a median of $48,366 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,425 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at New Mexico State University Main Campus earned it the #3 place for educational administration. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Typical student debt for educational administration graduates is $19,026. Educational Administration graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $62,493 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,026 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes New Mexico Highlands University one of the best values for educational administration. Located in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,416, compared with $12,336 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for educational administration graduates is $18,900. Early-career educational administration graduates make about $63,517. Set against $18,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in educational administration, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Typical student debt for educational administration graduates is $19,738. Early-career educational administration graduates make about $67,121. That is a strong return on a $19,738 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

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

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