2026 Best Health Services Sciences Schools
Looking for the best Health Services Sciences programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 930 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Health Services Sciences Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
A T Still University Of Health Sciences earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in Kirksville, MO, A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about A T Still University Of Health Sciences
A rank of #4 makes Mercy College Of Ohio one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Toledo, OH, Mercy College Of Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,345. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $37,025. Get the full Mercy College Of Ohio report
A rank of #5 makes University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences one of the top choices in the United States. Located in San Marcos, CA, University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences is a private for-profit institution. More on University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences
Drexel University placed #6 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $28,838. See the full Drexel University profile
Northwestern University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Read the full report on Northwestern University
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in La Crosse, WI, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, with out-of-state students paying around $19,517. Graduates carry a median of $23,551 in student loans. More on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
Stephens College landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Stephens College is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbia, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. Students from in state pay about $28,300 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $33,326 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. More on Stephens College
Carroll University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Set in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,890. Carroll University Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $26,904 in debt. See the full Carroll University profile
Wilmington University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in New Castle, DE, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Wilmington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 22%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,630. Wilmington University Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. See the full Wilmington University profile
University Of Missouri Columbia did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. See the full University Of Missouri Columbia profile
Rider University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,120. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $27,000. More on Rider University
West Hills College Lemoore came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Based in Lemoore, CA, West Hills College Lemoore is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,384, compared with $10,954 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,687 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. More on West Hills College Lemoore
Parker University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Based in Dallas, TX, Parker University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,904. Students borrow a median of $23,988 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Read the full report on Parker University
Loma Linda University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Set in Loma Linda, CA, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,960. Loma Linda University Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $25,094 in debt. More on Loma Linda University
Canada College placed #17 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Redwood City, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $15,000. See the full Canada College profile
Union County College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Union County College is a public school based in Cranford, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,280, with out-of-state students paying around $9,500. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $12,241. Read the full report on Union County College
Tulsa Technology Center came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Technology Center is a public institution. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $11,384. Read the full report on Tulsa Technology Center
Wagner College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Set in Staten Island, NY, Wagner College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,200. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $26,997. Read more about Wagner College
University Of Maryland Baltimore landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,638, compared with $44,811 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore report
Cuesta College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, Cuesta College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,350, compared with $11,010 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans. Read more about Cuesta College
Dominican University Of California did well this year, earning the #23 position. Dominican University Of California is a private not-for-profit school based in San Rafael, CA. Dominican University Of California posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,161. Dominican University Of California Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Dominican University Of California report
Marietta College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Based in Marietta, OH, Marietta College is a private not-for-profit institution. Marietta College posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. In-state tuition and fees average $39,652. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Marietta College
University Of Minnesota Rochester landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Based in Rochester, MN, University Of Minnesota Rochester is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Rochester posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,016. Students borrow a median of $22,115 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. More on University Of Minnesota Rochester
Towson University did well this year, earning the #26 position. This public school is set in Towson, MD. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,728, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. More on Towson University
Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Located in Chicago, IL, Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $9,093 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. See the full Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Health Services Sciences Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Saddleback College did well this year, earning the #29 position. This public school is set in Mission Viejo, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,432, while out-of-state students pay about $14,812. Saddleback College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $5,707 in debt. Read the full report on Saddleback College
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. This public school is set in Milwaukee, WI. Students from in state pay about $6,750 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,820 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania placed #31 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Set in West Chester, PA, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,775, while out-of-state students pay about $22,599. More on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
Mendocino College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Located in Ukiah, CA, Mendocino College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,423 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,003. Graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Get the full Mendocino College report
Touro College placed #33 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Touro College is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $20,052 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,875 in student loans. See the full Touro College profile
University Of Wisconsin River Falls landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Located in River Falls, WI, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,008, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,245 in student loans. Get the full University Of Wisconsin River Falls report
Johns Hopkins University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Set in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $13,426. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
University Of Minnesota Crookston placed #36 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Crookston, MN, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,288. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $24,954. Read more about University Of Minnesota Crookston
University Of Wisconsin Stout ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Located in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stout posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Students from in state pay about $10,701 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. Graduates carry a median of $26,375 in student loans. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stout
Seattle Community College Central Campus came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle Community College Central Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,238, while out-of-state students pay about $5,796. Graduates carry a median of $15,800 in student loans. Read more about Seattle Community College Central Campus
Clarkson College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Located in Omaha, NE, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Clarkson College posts a six-year graduation rate of 36%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,104. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $30,052. Read more about Clarkson College
Excelsior College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albany, NY. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $22,810. Read the full report on Excelsior College
Foothill College did well this year, earning the #41 position. Set in Los Altos Hills, CA, Foothill College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,565, with out-of-state students paying around $12,590. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Read more about Foothill College
Texas A And M University College Station placed #42 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $16,543 in student loans. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
Thomas Jefferson University came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Thomas Jefferson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,355. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. See the full Thomas Jefferson University profile
Muskingum University placed #45 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Based in New Concord, OH, Muskingum University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,701. Muskingum University Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $26,932 in debt. More on Muskingum University
University Of California Davis came in at #47 in this year's ranking. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. University Of California Davis Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $14,404 in debt. Get the full University Of California Davis report
Mount Olive College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Located in Mount Olive, NC, Mount Olive College is a private not-for-profit institution. Mount Olive College graduates 48% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,366. Graduates carry a median of $31,838 in student loans. See the full Mount Olive College profile
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. Purdue University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. More on Purdue University Main Campus
Rockhurst University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,966. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full Rockhurst University profile
Northern Kentucky University came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Located in Highland Heights, KY, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution. Northern Kentucky University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,088, while out-of-state students pay about $21,912. Students borrow a median of $29,875 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. More on Northern Kentucky University
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #52 in this year's ranking. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school based in Tampa, FL. University Of South Florida Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. More on University Of South Florida Main Campus
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Llc San Diego ranked #53 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Set in San Diego, CA, Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Llc San Diego is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,000. Students borrow a median of $19,492 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. See the full Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine Llc San Diego profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #54 spot in the United States this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $22,115. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Gavilan College landed the #55 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Gilroy, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,508, while out-of-state students pay about $12,249. Graduates carry a median of $5,939 in student loans. More on Gavilan College
Best Health Services Sciences Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Health Services Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Health Services Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Health Services Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Health Services Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Health Services Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Health Services Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Health Services Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 930 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).