2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You
In 2020-2021, 82,308 allied health professions students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 154 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value 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.
Top 15% Best Allied Health Professions Schools
Our analysis found Southeast Community College Area to be the best value school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Community College are $3,780 per year. Allied Health majors at Southeast Community College take out an average of $16,196 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means St Cloud Technical and Community College is a great value for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St Cloud Technical and Community College are $5,874 a year. After completing their degree, allied health graduates from St Cloud Technical and Community College carry an average student debtload of $20,625.
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The excellent programs at Hutchinson Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the distant town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Hutchinson Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,470 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, allied health majors at Hutchinson Community College accumulate an average of around $19,806 in student debt.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Neosho County Community College is a great value for allied health professions students. Located in the remote town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Neosho County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,000 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 154 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rochester Community and Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Rochester.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rochester Community and Technical College are $5,372 per year. While working on their degree, allied health majors at Rochester Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $18,250 in student debt.
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Metropolitan Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. MCC is a large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees each year. On average, allied health graduates from MCC take out $24,028 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Northland Community and Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northland Community and Technical College are $6,052 a year. While working on their degree, allied health majors at Northland Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $24,000 in student debt.
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Stephens College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Columbia, Stephens is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Stephens are $24,570 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Stephens is ranked #1 for overall quality for allied health in the Plains States Region .
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Johnson County Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region list. JCCC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Overland Park.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at JCCC are $5,352 a year. Allied Health majors at JCCC take out an average of $15,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Western Iowa Tech Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Western Iowa Tech Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,826 in tuition and fees each year. Allied Health majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Century College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Century College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,907 in tuition and fees each year. On average, allied health graduates from Century College take out $21,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Southeast Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
Southeast Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $7,650 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, allied health majors at Southeast Tech accumulate an average of around $17,500 in student debt.
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Central Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Community College are $4,590 a year.
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Labette Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Parsons, Labette Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Labette Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,288 in tuition and fees each year. On average, allied health graduates from Labette Community College take out $16,025 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Saint Paul College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,041 per year. After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Saint Paul College carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Anoka Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Anoka Technical College are $6,075 a year. While working on their degree, allied health majors at Anoka Technical College accumulate an average of around $28,250 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #17, Seward County Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. SCCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Liberal.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SCCC are $4,832 a year.
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Mayo Clinic School of Medicine came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Rochester.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine are $11,972 per year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine take out is $27,000.
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Barton County Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.
Barton Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,544 in tuition and fees each year.
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Northeast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northeast are $5,010 a year. After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Northeast carry an average student debtload of $8,649.
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Mid-Plains Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Located in the town of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mid-Plains Community College are $4,320 a year.
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State Fair Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. State Fair Community College is a small public school located in the town of Sedalia.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at State Fair Community College are $6,168 per year. After completing their degree, allied health graduates from State Fair Community College carry an average student debtload of $21,000.
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North Dakota State College of Science came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in the distant town of Wahpeton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Dakota State College of Science are $6,606 per year.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Allied Health Professions students in the Plains States Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Lake Area Technical Institute | Watertown, SD |
| 25 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN |
| 26 | Garden City Community College | Garden City, KS |
| 27 | Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
| 28 | Washburn Institute of Technology | Topeka, KS |
| 29 | Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD |
| 30 | Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City, KS |
Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health professions schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 756 |
| Iowa | 577 |
| Missouri | 1,137 |
| Nebraska | 596 |
| Kansas | 576 |
| South Dakota | 217 |
| North Dakota | 170 |
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Allied Health Professions Related Majors for Allied Health
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.
Allied Health Focus Areas
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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