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2023 Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

9 Colleges
$33,954 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,994 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 670 degrees and certificates were awarded to health/medical prep programs students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for medical prep students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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.

Best Pennsylvania Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Health/Medical Prep Programs

Our analysis found West Chester University of Pennsylvania to be the best value school for health/medical prep programs students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. WCUPA is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCUPA are $10,423 per year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Bloomsburg is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Bloomsburg.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bloomsburg are $10,982 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, medical prep majors at Bloomsburg accumulate an average of around $26,893 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $215.

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#3

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Jefferson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Thomas Jefferson University are $42,966 a year.

Thomas Jefferson University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list.

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#4

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gwynedd Mercy University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd - Mercy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Gwynedd - Mercy are $37,092 a year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Francis University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the fringe town of Loretto, Saint Francis is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saint Francis are $39,502 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Saint Francis is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list.

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#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Duquesne undergraduate students pay an average of $43,526 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Duquesne also did well on our Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#7

Neumann University

Aston, PA

With a ranking of #7, Neumann University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health/medical prep programs students working on their bachelor’s degree. Neumann is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Aston.

Neumann undergraduate students pay an average of $34,460 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#8

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Seton Hill is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greensburg.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Seton Hill are $39,068 per year.

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#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health/medical prep programs students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Drexel are $57,136 a year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $799.

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Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 57
Maryland 127
New Jersey 303
District of Columbia 49

Health/Medical Prep Programs is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Medical Prep Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 4,010
Pre-Nursing Studies 2,489
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2,010
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 257
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 167
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 108
Pre-Dentistry Studies 85
Pre-Physician Assistant 76
Pre-Art Therapy 4
Pre-Optometry Studies 3
Pre-Chiropractic Studies 1

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
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 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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