# Most Affordable Hispanic-Serving Institutions

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 50 | Category: HSI
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-hsis

## Methodology

HSIs ranked by net price and value

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Summary

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play a vital role in providing accessible education to a diverse student body. With over 500 HSIs in the country, families are increasingly looking for the most affordable options that also deliver strong outcomes. In this list, we focus on 50 of the most affordable HSIs, highlighting their value in terms of net price, earnings potential, and graduation rates.

What sets the standout schools apart from the rest? It comes down to key outcomes such as post-graduation earnings, completion rates, and manageable debt levels. For instance, the average earnings for graduates from these schools are $45,960, with a graduation rate of 40%. This balance of affordability and value is crucial for families weighing their options as they consider the long-term impact of their investment in education.

For example, CUNY Hunter College boasts impressive earnings of $63,163 and a graduation rate of 59%, with a net price of $2,984. In contrast, New Mexico State University-Grants has lower earnings at $39,067, a graduation rate of just 25%, but a much lower net price of $68. Understanding these differences can help families make informed choices about which institution aligns best with their financial situations and career goals.

## Key Findings

- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College graduates earn an average of $75,971, the highest on this list.
- College of the Sequoias has a graduation rate of 36%, significantly higher than New Mexico State University-Grants at 25%.
- The average net price across these schools is just under $1,000, making them affordable options for many families.
- CUNY Hunter College graduates carry an average debt of $11,000, a manageable figure compared to the earnings.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [College of the Sequoias](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-of-the-sequoias) | Visalia, CA | 36% | $39,092 | $480 | $4,500 | 0.12x |
| 2 | [CUNY Hunter College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cuny-hunter-college) | New York, NY | 59% | $63,163 | $2,984 | $11,000 | 0.17x |
| 3 | [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college) | New York, NY | 72% | $75,971 | $3,033 | $11,512 | 0.15x |
| 4 | [CUNY Lehman College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cuny-lehman-college) | Bronx, NY | 50% | $58,013 | $3,148 | $10,950 | 0.19x |
| 5 | [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice) | New York, NY | 56% | $56,195 | $3,203 | $11,000 | 0.2x |
| 6 | [College of San Mateo](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-of-san-mateo) | San Mateo, CA | 59% | $54,172 | $536 | $14,695 | 0.27x |
| 7 | [Joliet Junior College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/joliet-junior-college) | Joliet, IL | 21% | $42,889 | $1,672 | $9,711 | 0.23x |
| 8 | [New Mexico State University-Grants](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/new-mexico-state-university-grants) | Grants, NM | 25% | $39,067 | $68 | $17,095 | 0.44x |
| 9 | [CUNY Queens College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cuny-queens-college) | Queens, NY | 56% | $62,763 | $4,195 | $10,298 | 0.16x |
| 10 | [San Joaquin Delta College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/san-joaquin-delta-college) | Stockton, CA | 33% | $43,212 | $2,407 | $7,500 | 0.17x |
| 11 | [CUNY York College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cuny-york-college) | Jamaica, NY | 31% | $56,945 | $4,456 | $11,000 | 0.19x |
| 12 | [Moraine Valley Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/moraine-valley-community-college) | Palos Hills, IL | 37% | $43,892 | $2,829 | $9,500 | 0.22x |
| 13 | [Texas A & M International University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/texas-a-m-international-university) | Laredo, TX | 48% | $48,386 | $3,637 | $15,000 | 0.31x |
| 14 | [CUNY City College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cuny-city-college) | New York, NY | 56% | $66,039 | $3,776 | $11,990 | 0.18x |
| 15 | [Victoria College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/victoria-college) | Victoria, TX | 27% | $42,382 | $3,043 | $10,500 | 0.25x |
| 16 | [Santiago Canyon College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/santiago-canyon-college) | Orange, CA | 47% | $44,956 | $2,129 | $5,125 | 0.11x |
| 17 | [El Paso Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/el-paso-community-college) | El Paso, TX | 23% | $35,212 | $3,206 | $6,566 | 0.19x |
| 18 | [College of the Canyons](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-of-the-canyons) | Santa Clarita, CA | 44% | $49,022 | $3,702 | $9,612 | 0.2x |
| 19 | [Cerritos College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cerritos-college) | Norwalk, CA | 30% | $41,156 | $2,424 | $8,447 | 0.21x |
| 20 | [College of the Mainland](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-of-the-mainland) | Texas City, TX | 30% | $39,639 | $1,342 | $5,960 | 0.15x |
| 21 | [Canada College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/canada-college) | Redwood City, CA | 48% | $50,087 | $32 | N/A | N/A |
| 22 | [The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley) | Edinburg, TX | 50% | $49,620 | $4,831 | $12,950 | 0.26x |
| 23 | [Pasadena City College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/pasadena-city-college) | Pasadena, CA | 44% | $43,937 | $3,864 | $6,651 | 0.15x |
| 24 | [Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/eastern-new-mexico-university-main-campus) | Portales, NM | 42% | $38,550 | $4,904 | $16,500 | 0.43x |
| 25 | [California State University-Los Angeles](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/california-state-university-los-angeles) | Los Angeles, CA | 53% | $59,211 | $3,967 | $13,000 | 0.22x |
| 26 | [Snead State Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/snead-state-community-college) | Boaz, AL | 49% | $35,735 | $3,249 | $9,000 | 0.25x |
| 27 | [Middlesex College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/middlesex-college) | Edison, NJ | 34% | $46,861 | $2,288 | $9,750 | 0.21x |
| 28 | [Lamar State College-Port Arthur](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lamar-state-college-port-arthur) | Port Arthur, TX | 38% | $37,120 | $2,846 | $13,250 | 0.36x |
| 29 | [Saddleback College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saddleback-college) | Mission Viejo, CA | 46% | $50,874 | $4,152 | $9,500 | 0.19x |
| 30 | [CUNY New York City College of Technology](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cuny-new-york-city-college-of-technology) | Brooklyn, NY | 20% | $49,365 | $5,127 | $10,533 | 0.21x |
| 31 | [Indiana University-Northwest](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/indiana-university-northwest) | Gary, IN | 37% | $43,361 | $5,130 | $21,710 | 0.5x |
| 32 | [Tarrant County College District](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/tarrant-county-college-district) | Fort Worth, TX | 29% | $42,727 | $4,337 | $9,104 | 0.21x |
| 33 | [Texas Southmost College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/texas-southmost-college) | Brownsville, TX | 28% | $41,900 | $3,085 | $9,000 | 0.21x |
| 34 | [Central New Mexico Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/central-new-mexico-community-college) | Albuquerque, NM | 30% | $36,869 | $4,621 | $6,612 | 0.18x |
| 35 | [Triton College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/triton-college) | River Grove, IL | 29% | $41,728 | $4,138 | $9,413 | 0.23x |
| 36 | [James Sprunt Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/james-sprunt-community-college) | Kenansville, NC | 44% | $29,307 | $1,863 | N/A | N/A |
| 37 | [Dallas College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/dallas-college) | Dallas, TX | 34% | $41,714 | $3,214 | $9,500 | 0.23x |
| 38 | [California State University-San Bernardino](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/california-state-university-san-bernardino) | San Bernardino, CA | 55% | $59,977 | $4,564 | $14,715 | 0.25x |
| 39 | [Santa Monica College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/santa-monica-college) | Santa Monica, CA | 36% | $42,193 | $2,779 | $6,450 | 0.15x |
| 40 | [Kishwaukee College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kishwaukee-college) | Malta, IL | 42% | $39,657 | $4,574 | $9,395 | 0.24x |
| 41 | [San Diego Miramar College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/san-diego-miramar-college) | San Diego, CA | 48% | $48,224 | $3,337 | $6,750 | 0.14x |
| 42 | [Amarillo College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/amarillo-college) | Amarillo, TX | 31% | $41,302 | $4,600 | $15,000 | 0.36x |
| 43 | [College of Staten Island CUNY](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-of-staten-island-cuny) | Staten Island, NY | 33% | $53,501 | $5,579 | $14,350 | 0.27x |
| 44 | [Pima Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/pima-community-college) | Tucson, AZ | 25% | $39,810 | $3,405 | $7,000 | 0.18x |
| 45 | [Wharton County Junior College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/wharton-county-junior-college) | Wharton, TX | 24% | $44,960 | $4,666 | $7,703 | 0.17x |
| 46 | [Imperial Valley College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/imperial-valley-college) | Imperial, CA | 45% | $34,487 | $1,115 | N/A | N/A |
| 47 | [Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/eastern-new-mexico-university-roswell-campus) | Roswell, NM | 30% | $38,550 | $3,645 | $16,500 | 0.43x |
| 48 | [Prairie State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/prairie-state-college) | Chicago Heights, IL | 20% | $36,696 | $4,738 | $11,000 | 0.3x |
| 49 | [Clovis Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/clovis-community-college) | Clovis, NM | 38% | $34,020 | $3,230 | $7,250 | 0.21x |
| 50 | [Dalton State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/dalton-state-college) | Dalton, GA | 28% | $40,251 | $5,012 | $12,937 | 0.32x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Most Affordable Hispanic-Serving Institutions." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-hsis

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.