2026 Best Value Other Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Health Professions associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 276 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Other Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is Southeast Community College Area, our #1 best-value Other Health Professions school in the United States. Located in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,935 in student loans. Median earnings reach $43,405 ten years out. Set against $14,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report
A rank of #2 makes American Public University System one of the best values in the United States. Set in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,400. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $8,358. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,409 ten years after entry. Set against $8,358 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about American Public University System
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at College Of Southern Idaho earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Twin Falls, ID, College Of Southern Idaho is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $6,840. Students borrow a median of $10,209 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,916. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full College Of Southern Idaho profile
A rank of #5 makes Ozarks Technical Community College one of the best values in the United States. Based in Springfield, MO, Ozarks Technical Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,256, compared with $7,040 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,272 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,455 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,272 median debt. Read more about Ozarks Technical Community College
Glen Oaks Community College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Based in Centreville, MI, Glen Oaks Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,176, with out-of-state students paying around $6,624. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $13,764. Glen Oaks Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,540 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Glen Oaks Community College
Middlesex County College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Based in Edison, NJ, Middlesex County College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,764, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $9,514. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,861 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Middlesex County College report
Mid Michigan Community College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Harrison, MI, Mid Michigan Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,132 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,864. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $18,878. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,319. That is a strong return on a $18,878 median debt. Read more about Mid Michigan Community College
Ferris State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Ferris State University is a public school based in Big Rapids, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $14,778. Graduates carry a median of $23,724 in student loans. Median earnings reach $54,735 ten years out. Set against $23,724 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ferris State University has an acceptance rate of 91%. Get the full Ferris State University report
Berkshire Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Berkshire Community College is a public school based in Pittsfield, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,712, with out-of-state students paying around $11,328. Graduates carry a median of $12,627 in student loans. Median earnings reach $38,832 ten years out. Set against $12,627 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Berkshire Community College report
Bergen Community College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Paramus, NJ, Bergen Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,913 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,294. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $17,720. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,624. That is a strong return on a $17,720 median debt. Get the full Bergen Community College report
Lakeland Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Lakeland Community College is a public school based in Kirtland, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,872, with out-of-state students paying around $9,235. Lakeland Community College Other Health Professions students take on a median of $19,857 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,612. That is a strong return on a $19,857 median debt. Read more about Lakeland Community College
University Of Cincinnati Clermont College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Batavia, OH, University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,639, while out-of-state students pay about $13,871. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College Other Health Professions students take on a median of $19,525 in debt. Median earnings reach $54,810 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,525 median debt. See the full University Of Cincinnati Clermont College profile
Bucks County Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Bucks County Community College is a public school based in Newtown, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,646, with out-of-state students paying around $13,926. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $13,068. Bucks County Community College alumni report median earnings of $47,324 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,068 median debt. Get the full Bucks County Community College report
Lansing Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Lansing Community College is a public school based in Lansing, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,100, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $16,700. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,206. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Lansing Community College
Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology placed #17 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Media, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,850. Students borrow a median of $22,631 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,703. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology report
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public school based in Blue Ash, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,904. Students borrow a median of $19,408 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $54,810 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,408 median debt. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Goodwin College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Goodwin College is a private not-for-profit school based in East Hartford, CT. In-state tuition and fees average $21,188. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $42,436. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,596. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Goodwin College
Jackson State Community College placed #20 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Jackson State Community College is a public school based in Jackson, TN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,740, with out-of-state students paying around $17,724. Graduates carry a median of $8,553 in student loans. Median earnings reach $35,224 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $8,553 median debt. See the full Jackson State Community College profile
Carl Albert State College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Based in Poteau, OK, Carl Albert State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,230, compared with $8,708 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,583 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,117. Set against $10,583 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Carl Albert State College report
Volunteer State Community College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Located in Gallatin, TN, Volunteer State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,756, with out-of-state students paying around $17,740. Graduates carry a median of $12,462 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,150 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Volunteer State Community College
Roane State Community College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Roane State Community College is a public school based in Harriman, TN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,998, with out-of-state students paying around $18,630. Graduates carry a median of $9,408 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,407. That is a strong return on a $9,408 median debt. Read the full report on Roane State Community College
Chattanooga State Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Set in Chattanooga, TN, Chattanooga State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,772, with out-of-state students paying around $17,756. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $22,513. Chattanooga State Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,598 a decade after entry. Set against $22,513 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Chattanooga State Community College
Hawaii Pacific University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Honolulu, HI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,392. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $25,385. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,593. That is a strong return on a $25,385 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. Get the full Hawaii Pacific University report
Roosevelt University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,315. Roosevelt University Other Health Professions students take on a median of $23,879 in debt. Roosevelt University alumni report median earnings of $48,712 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,879 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%. Read more about Roosevelt University
New York University placed #30 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $21,897. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,509. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. See the full New York University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
George Washington University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. George Washington University alumni report median earnings of $90,873 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants. More on George Washington University
Manor College placed #32 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Set in Jenkintown, PA, Manor College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,780. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $19,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,825. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Manor College has an acceptance rate of 95%. More on Manor College
City College Of San Francisco placed #28 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. See the full City College Of San Francisco profile
Mercer County Community College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Mercer County Community College
Bellevue University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. More on Bellevue University
Curry College
Curry College came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full Curry College profile
Marion Technical College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. See the full Marion Technical College profile
University Of Arizona offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about University Of Arizona
Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science
The University Of Findlay placed #35 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. See the full The University Of Findlay profile
Long Island University C W Post Campus placed #36 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Read more about Long Island University C W Post Campus
Newman University placed #37 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full Newman University report
University Of Scranton offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. See the full University Of Scranton profile
Monroe Community College placed #39 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Read more about Monroe Community College
Carolinas College Of Health Sciences offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. More on Carolinas College Of Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Grand Valley State University
New York Chiropractic College placed #42 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. More on New York Chiropractic College
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Corban University landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Corban University
Xavier University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Get the full Xavier University report
Campbell University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. More on Campbell University
Alvernia University landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Alvernia University profile
Marywood University placed #48 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Read the full report on Marywood University
Saginaw Valley State University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Saginaw Valley State University
Wayne State University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Wayne State University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 276 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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