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2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

391 Colleges
$11,380 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$50,708 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 82,308 allied health professions students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 391 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for allied health students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Allied Health Professions

#1

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best value school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

Columbia Southern University undergraduate students pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, allied health graduates from Columbia Southern University carry an average student debtload of $26,595.

Columbia Southern University also claimed a spot on our Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Universidad Central Del Caribe helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value allied health professions schools in the United States. Located in the medium-sized city of Bayamon, UCC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UCC are $5,722 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, allied health majors at UCC accumulate an average of around $8,869 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Carolina University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. On average, allied health graduates from WCU take out $23,761 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $194, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Brigham Young University - Provo Report

#5

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Bellevue College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value allied health professions schools in the United States. Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BC are $9,594 per year.

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Thomas Edison State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Trenton, TESU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

TESU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,342 in tuition and fees each year.

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Minot State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the remote town of Minot, MSU is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MSU are $8,163 per year.

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#8

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, TX

With a ranking of #8, MSU Texas did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Wichita Falls, MSU Texas is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

MSU Texas undergraduate students pay an average of $11,726 in tuition and fees each year. Allied Health majors at MSU Texas take out an average of $26,386 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $165.

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#9

National University

La Jolla, CA

National University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Jolla.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at National University are $13,320 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, allied health graduates from National University carry an average student debtload of $31,588.

In addition to its great value ranking, National University is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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#10

Cox College

Springfield, MO

Cox College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Cox College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Cox College undergraduate students pay an average of $12,600 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, allied health majors at Cox College accumulate an average of around $26,274 in student debt.

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#11

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Valencia College are $9,383 a year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Valencia College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,578.

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#12

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

Upstate Medical University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. SUNY Upstate Medical University is a small public school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.

SUNY Upstate Medical University undergraduate students pay an average of $17,986 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, allied health majors at SUNY Upstate Medical University accumulate an average of around $29,692 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #13, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Downstate are $18,563 per year. On average, allied health graduates from SUNY Downstate take out $31,015 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UAMS is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock.

UAMS undergraduate students pay an average of $15,976 in tuition and fees each year. Allied Health majors at UAMS take out an average of $26,207 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#14

Kettering College

Kettering, OH

With a ranking of #14, Kettering College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Kettering College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kettering.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kettering College are $14,232 per year.

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 a year.

Full Allied Health Professions at University of North Carolina at Pembroke Report

#17

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a large student population.

MJC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees each year.

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Mercedita, Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce undergraduate students pay an average of $5,292 in tuition and fees each year. Allied Health majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce take out an average of $8,573 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #19, Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Barranquitas.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas undergraduate students pay an average of $5,254 in tuition and fees each year. On average, allied health graduates from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas take out $4,439 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#20

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UND are $15,037 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, UND is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Crosse.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - La Crosse are $18,014 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - La Crosse also is in the top 5% of our Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

Full Allied Health Professions at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Report

With a ranking of #22, Middle Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Macon.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 a year.

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With a ranking of #23, South Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Dakota State are $12,809 per year.

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With a ranking of #24, University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Blue Ash, UC Blue Ash College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

UC Blue Ash College undergraduate students pay an average of $15,185 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, allied health graduates from UC Blue Ash College carry an average student debtload of $31,431.

UC Blue Ash College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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Radiological Technologies University VT came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of South Bend, Radiological Technologies University VT is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Radiological Technologies University VT undergraduate students pay an average of $16,100 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, allied health graduates from Radiological Technologies University VT carry an average student debtload of $27,117.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools

#26

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE
#28

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH
#30

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI
#30

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL
#32

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR
#36

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, CA
#39

Universidad del Este

Carolina, PR
#40

Great Basin College

Elko, NV
#43

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA
#44

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI
#49

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 391 different United States allied health professions schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
51 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL
53 Universidad Metropolitana San Juan, PR
54 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
55 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
56 Kent State University at Salem Salem, OH
57 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport Shreveport, LA
58 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
58 Kean University Union, NJ

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
60 Weber State University Ogden, UT
61 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
62 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
63 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
64 Warner Pacific University Portland, OR
65 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans New Orleans, LA
66 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
67 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
68 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA
69 San Diego State University San Diego, CA
69 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
71 New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY
71 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
73 Minnesota State University - Moorhead Moorhead, MN
74 University of Mary Bismarck, ND
75 California State University - Long Beach Long Beach, CA
76 California State University - Northridge Northridge, CA
77 Allen College Waterloo, IA
78 SUNY Empire State College Saratoga Springs, NY
78 Salisbury University Salisbury, MD

Allied Health Professions by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Allied Health Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 26,641
Physician Assistant 11,351
Radiologic Technology 9,790
Surgical Technology 7,583
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,845
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5,396
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,850
Athletic Training 3,767
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1,911
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,405
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 619
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 525
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 379
Polysomnography 302
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 138
Mammography Technician/Technology 69
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 51
Cardiopulmonary Technology 40
Hearing Instrument Specialist 32
Gene/Genetic Therapy 31
Orthopedic Technology 15

Majors Similar to Allied Health

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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 the rest 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.

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