2023 Best Value Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Other Health Professions School for You
With 792 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, other health professions is the #11 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Value Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best value experiences for health professions 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.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Value Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for health professions majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Other Health Professions Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Harrisburg Area Community College the best value school in Pennsylvania for other health professions students. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
HACC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,295 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Out of the 20 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Bucks County Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bucks County Community College are $9,098 per year.
Read full report on Other Health Professions at Bucks County Community College
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means La Roche University is a great value for other health professions students. Located in the large suburb of Pittsburgh, La Roche is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at La Roche are $31,570 a year. The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at La Roche take out is $26,114.
Out of the 20 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Lock Haven University landed the # 4 spot on the list. LHU is a small public school located in the town of Lock Haven.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LHU are $10,878 per year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Messiah University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Messiah are $38,370 a year.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Media.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are $13,905 a year.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for other health professions students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Pitt undergraduate students pay an average of $20,362 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at Pitt accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
Full Other Health Professions at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report
Elizabethtown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for other health professions students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Etown undergraduate students pay an average of $34,600 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at Etown accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
Etown also took the #1 spot in our Best Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania rankings.
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for other health professions students. It came in at #9 on the list. PA College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at PA College are $29,922 per year. On average, health professions graduates from PA College take out $27,801 in student loans while working on their degree.
Saint Francis University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Other Health Professions 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.
Saint Francis undergraduate students pay an average of $39,502 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Saint Francis also is in the top 20% of our Best Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.
Full Other Health Professions at Saint Francis University Report
Best Value Other Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Value Other Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 729 |
| Maryland | 115 |
| New Jersey | 126 |
| District of Columbia | 7 |
| Delaware | 7 |
More Other Health Professions Rankings in Pennsylvania
Other Health Professions Related Majors for Health Professions
Other Health Professions is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Health Professions Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | 7,984 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Health Professions
| 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 20 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/NY_College_of_Health_Professions_Massage_Therapy_Class.jpg.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
HealthcareDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© HealthcareDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.