2026 Best Health Services Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Health Services Sciences associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 930 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
West Hills College Lemoore tops our 2026 ranking of the best Health Services Sciences associate's degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lemoore, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,384, with out-of-state students paying around $10,954. West Hills College Lemoore Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $9,687 in debt. Read the full report on West Hills College Lemoore
You'll be in good company at Canada College, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Redwood City, CA, Canada College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $11,384. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $15,000. Read the full report on Canada College
The strong Health Services Sciences programs at Rockhurst University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kansas City, MO. About 74% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,966. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $19,500. Get the full Rockhurst University report
A rank of #4 makes Union County College one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Cranford, NJ, Union County College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,280 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,500. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $12,241. Get the full Union County College report
A rank of #5 makes Cuesta College one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,350, with out-of-state students paying around $11,010. Graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans. More on Cuesta College
Saddleback College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Saddleback College is a public school based in Mission Viejo, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,432, compared with $14,812 for out-of-state students. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $5,707. See the full Saddleback College profile
Mendocino College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Based in Ukiah, CA, Mendocino College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,423, while out-of-state students pay about $10,003. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $20,000. Read the full report on Mendocino College
Excelsior College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set 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 #9 position. Located in Los Altos Hills, CA, Foothill College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,565, compared with $12,590 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Get the full Foothill College report
Mount Olive College placed #10 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Mount Olive, NC, Mount Olive College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,366. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $31,838. Get the full Mount Olive College report
Gavilan College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Gilroy, CA, Gavilan College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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
Pacific Union College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Angwin, CA, Pacific Union College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $37,173. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Pacific Union College
San Joaquin Delta College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Set in Stockton, CA, San Joaquin Delta College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, compared with $9,772 for out-of-state students. San Joaquin Delta College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $6,382 in debt. See the full San Joaquin Delta College profile
Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a public school based in Santa Rosa, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,318, with out-of-state students paying around $11,308. Graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans. See the full Santa Rosa Junior College profile
Sheridan College placed #15 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Sheridan, WY, Sheridan College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,830, while out-of-state students pay about $11,130. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $10,500. More on Sheridan College
Mercy College Of Ohio came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Toledo, OH, Mercy College Of Ohio 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 $19,345. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $37,025. See the full Mercy College Of Ohio profile
Fresno City College placed #17 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Fresno, CA, Fresno City College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,378, with out-of-state students paying around $8,638. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $7,234. More on Fresno City College
Rasmussen College Florida landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit school based in Ocala, FL. Students from in state pay about $16,256 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,833 in student loans. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Florida
University Of The Incarnate Word did well this year, earning the #19 position. University Of The Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit school based in San Antonio, TX. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,090. University Of The Incarnate Word Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $20,149 in debt. See the full University Of The Incarnate Word profile
College Of The Desert did well this year, earning the #20 position. College Of The Desert is a public school based in Palm Desert, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,326, with out-of-state students paying around $10,174. Graduates carry a median of $7,826 in student loans. Get the full College Of The Desert report
Carrington College Boise did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Boise, ID, Carrington College Boise is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $19,288 in student loans. More on Carrington College Boise
Fisher College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Set in Boston, MA, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,689. Graduates carry a median of $28,590 in student loans. See the full Fisher College profile
Ohio Dominican University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Ohio Dominican University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbus, OH. About 42% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,720. Ohio Dominican University Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $28,166 in debt. Get the full Ohio Dominican University report
Roxbury Community College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Based in Roxbury Crossing, MA, Roxbury Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,785, compared with $11,088 for out-of-state students. Roxbury Community College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $9,080 in debt. See the full Roxbury Community College profile
American College Of Healthcare Sciences ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Set in Portland, OR, American College Of Healthcare Sciences is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,040 in tuition and fees. American College Of Healthcare Sciences Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $15,255 in debt. See the full American College Of Healthcare Sciences profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Health Services Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Based in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,469, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Southwestern Oklahoma State University Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $16,816 in debt. Get the full Southwestern Oklahoma State University report
Middlesex County College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Based in Edison, NJ, Middlesex County College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,764, while out-of-state students pay about $7,356. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $6,750. Read the full report on Middlesex County College
Northwest Technical College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Northwest Technical College is a public school based in Bemidji, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,254. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $31,053. See the full Northwest Technical College profile
Houston Community College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Located in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,040, while out-of-state students pay about $5,460. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $19,223. Read more about Houston Community College
Seattle Community College Central Campus came in at #30 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, compared with $5,796 for out-of-state students. Seattle Community College Central Campus Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $15,800 in debt. Get the full Seattle Community College Central Campus report
Raritan Valley Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Set in Branchburg, NJ, Raritan Valley Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,664 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,584. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $9,668. See the full Raritan Valley Community College profile
Rasmussen College Minnesota placed #32 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in St. Cloud, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $12,199. Graduates carry a median of $13,833 in student loans. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Minnesota
Modesto Junior College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Modesto Junior College is a public school based in Modesto, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,282, with out-of-state students paying around $9,264. Modesto Junior College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $8,575 in debt. See the full Modesto Junior College profile
Lehigh Carbon Community College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Schnecksville, PA. Students from in state pay about $5,280 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,270. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Get the full Lehigh Carbon Community College report
West Hills College Coalinga came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Based in Coalinga, CA, West Hills College Coalinga is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,384, with out-of-state students paying around $10,954. Students borrow a median of $9,920 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. More on West Hills College Coalinga
Century College landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Century College is a public school based in White Bear Lake, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,214 in tuition and fees. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $21,332. Read more about Century College
Bucks County Community College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Based in Newtown, PA, Bucks County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,646, while out-of-state students pay about $13,926. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Get the full Bucks County Community College report
College Of The Canyons landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Santa Clarita, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,166, compared with $10,958 for out-of-state students. College Of The Canyons Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $9,776 in debt. Get the full College Of The Canyons report
Adventist University Of Health Sciences placed #39 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Adventist University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school based in Orlando, FL. Adventist University Of Health Sciences graduates 37% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,420. Graduates carry a median of $27,166 in student loans. Read more about Adventist University Of Health Sciences
Temple College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Located in Temple, TX, Temple College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,000, while out-of-state students pay about $7,524. Temple College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $16,617 in debt. Get the full Temple College report
Nhti Concords Community College placed #42 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Nhti Concords Community College is a public school based in Concord, NH. In-state tuition and fees average $7,200, with out-of-state students paying around $15,450. Nhti Concords Community College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $17,500 in debt. Read more about Nhti Concords Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Located in Hampton, VA, Thomas Nelson Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,088, with out-of-state students paying around $11,526. Graduates carry a median of $14,402 in student loans. More on Thomas Nelson Community College
Bellevue College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Located in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,436, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $18,839. Read the full report on Bellevue College
Rasmussen College Kansas landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit school based in Topeka, KS. Students from in state pay about $16,316 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,833 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Get the full Rasmussen College Kansas report
John Tyler Community College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. This public school is set in Chester, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,082, with out-of-state students paying around $11,520. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $11,500. More on John Tyler Community College
Ventura College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Based in Ventura, CA, Ventura College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $20,250. Read the full report on Ventura College
Broome Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Broome Community College is a public school based in Binghamton, NY. Students from in state pay about $8,624 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,288 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Read more about Broome Community College
Butte College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Located in Oroville, CA, Butte College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,356, with out-of-state students paying around $9,276. Students borrow a median of $13,302 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Get the full Butte College report
Rasmussen College Wisconsin ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Health Services Sciences schools. Set in Green Bay, WI, Rasmussen College Wisconsin is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,345. Students borrow a median of $13,833 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Wisconsin
Anoka Ramsey Community College placed #51 among Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Coon Rapids, MN, Anoka Ramsey Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,682 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,593 in student loans. Get the full Anoka Ramsey Community College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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).
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