2026 Best Healthcare Schools
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 7944 colleges 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 arm you with the information you need, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed 4630 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in the United States
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Leading the list is Stanford University, our #1 Healthcare school in the United States. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Stanford University posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. The median Healthcare program debt is $10,492. More on Stanford University
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Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Great Falls landed the #2 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Great Falls, MT. University Of Great Falls posts a six-year graduation rate of 21%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,448. The median Healthcare program debt is $23,847. Read more about University Of Great Falls
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You'll be in good company at Harvard University, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. The median Healthcare program debt is $16,616. Read the full report on Harvard University
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Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Stephens College landed the #4 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbia, MO. Stephens College posts a six-year graduation rate of 20%. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,300. Graduates carry a median of $33,326 in student loans. Read the full report on Stephens College
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You'll be in good company at Teachers College At Columbia University, which ranked #5 this year. Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile
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Brown University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Brown University Healthcare students take on a median of $13,025 in debt. Get the full Brown University report
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Northwestern University placed #7 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,322. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. More on Northwestern University
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Vanderbilt University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Set in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt 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 $67,498. Vanderbilt University Healthcare students take on a median of $13,975 in debt. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
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Elizabethtown College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Elizabethtown, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,950. Elizabethtown College Healthcare students take on a median of $26,599 in debt. Get the full Elizabethtown College report
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Wake Forest University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winston-Salem, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $67,642. Typical Healthcare student debt is $21,577. Get the full Wake Forest University report
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University Of California Berkeley came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $15,377 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
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Dartmouth College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hanover, NH. Dartmouth College posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,019. Graduates carry a median of $16,989 in student loans. More on Dartmouth College
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Texas Wesleyan University placed #13 among Healthcare schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Worth, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. In-state tuition and fees average $39,582. Texas Wesleyan University Healthcare students take on a median of $26,461 in debt. Get the full Texas Wesleyan University report
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University Of Southern California ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. See the full University Of Southern California profile
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University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #15 position. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile
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Ottawa University Kansas City placed #16 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Ottawa University Kansas City is a private not-for-profit school based in Overland Park, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $13,296. The median Healthcare program debt is $30,758. Get the full Ottawa University Kansas City report
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Duke University placed #17 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school based in Durham, NC. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $68,758. The median Healthcare program debt is $13,296. Read more about Duke University
Request InformationOttawa University Phoenix landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Graduates carry a median of $30,758 in student loans. Read more about Ottawa University Phoenix
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Excelsior College did well this year, earning the #19 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Albany, NY. Students borrow a median of $19,311 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Excelsior College profile
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University Of The Pacific did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Stockton, CA, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $57,080. The median Healthcare program debt is $23,514. See the full University Of The Pacific profile
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Aspen University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Phoenix, AZ, Aspen University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 27%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,870. Students borrow a median of $36,946 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Aspen University
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Yale University placed #22 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Yale University report
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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school based in La Crosse, WI. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates 71% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,070, with out-of-state students paying around $19,517. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse Healthcare students take on a median of $23,551 in debt. Read more about University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
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Mount Marty College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Yankton, SD, Mount Marty College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,600. The median Healthcare program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Mount Marty College
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Yeshiva University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in New York, NY, Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Students from in state pay about $51,800 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Yeshiva University
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Marietta College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Marietta, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,652. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Marietta College
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Dominican University Of California placed #27 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in San Rafael, CA, Dominican University Of California is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,161. The median Healthcare program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Dominican University Of California
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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. University Of California Los Angeles posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $16,097. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles
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Wagner College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Staten Island, NY, Wagner College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,200. Wagner College Healthcare students take on a median of $26,997 in debt. See the full Wagner College profile
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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,355. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Thomas Jefferson University report
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Texas A And M University College Station placed #31 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Typical Healthcare student debt is $20,031. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
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Johns Hopkins University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
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Tufts University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Typical Healthcare student debt is $17,074. Read more about Tufts University
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Pacific University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school based in Forest Grove, OR. Pacific University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,374. Students borrow a median of $26,170 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Pacific University
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Merced College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Set in Merced, CA, Merced College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,200, while out-of-state students pay about $8,520. Typical Healthcare student debt is $9,024. Read the full report on Merced College
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Gonzaga University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Based in Spokane, WA, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Graduates carry a median of $25,188 in student loans. More on Gonzaga University
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Oregon Institute Of Technology ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Klamath Falls, OR, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Oregon Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,260, while out-of-state students pay about $37,196. Students borrow a median of $27,551 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Oregon Institute Of Technology report
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University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
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Marist College did well this year, earning the #39 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Poughkeepsie, NY. Marist College posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,620. Students borrow a median of $25,962 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Marist College
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Villanova University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Villanova, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Students from in state pay about $67,776 in tuition and fees. The median Healthcare program debt is $26,184. More on Villanova University
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The College Of New Jersey placed #41 among Healthcare schools in the United States. This public school is set in Ewing, NJ. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $19,632, compared with $25,752 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,429 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on The College Of New Jersey
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Ithaca College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. Ithaca College graduates 76% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $52,616. Ithaca College Healthcare students take on a median of $24,517 in debt. Read more about Ithaca College
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Western Governors University placed #43 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. Western Governors University posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,658. Western Governors University Healthcare students take on a median of $23,277 in debt. Read more about Western Governors University
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University Of Minnesota Crookston landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Set in Crookston, MN, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Crookston graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,288. University Of Minnesota Crookston Healthcare students take on a median of $26,661 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Crookston
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Madison Area Technical College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Located in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Typical Healthcare student debt is $16,812. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
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Foothill College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Los Altos Hills, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,565, while out-of-state students pay about $12,590. Typical Healthcare student debt is $11,595. Read more about Foothill College
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American Public University System came in at #47 in this year's ranking. American Public University System is a private for-profit school based in Charles Town, WV. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. American Public University System Healthcare students take on a median of $23,438 in debt. More on American Public University System
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Washington University In St Louis did well this year, earning the #48 position. Set in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. The median Healthcare program debt is $17,553. Read more about Washington University In St Louis
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Emory University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Emory University graduates 91% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,280. The median Healthcare program debt is $19,431. Get the full Emory University report
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Georgetown University placed #50 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Georgetown University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 · 4630 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 7944 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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