2026 Best Healthcare Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Healthcare associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 7944 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search evaluated 4630 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Excelsior College this year in the United States. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albany, NY. The median Healthcare program debt is $19,311. Read the full report on Excelsior College
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Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, American Public University System landed the #2 spot. This private for-profit school is set 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. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about American Public University System
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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #3 on this year's Healthcare ranking in the United States. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $47,355. The median Healthcare program debt is $32,256. Get the full Thomas Jefferson University report
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You'll be in good company at Merced College, which ranked #4 this year. Merced College is a public school based in Merced, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,200, with out-of-state students paying around $8,520. Merced College Healthcare students take on a median of $9,024 in debt. Read more about Merced College
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You'll be in good company at West Hills College Lemoore, which ranked #5 this year. 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. Graduates carry a median of $9,687 in student loans. See the full West Hills College Lemoore profile
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Canada College placed #6 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Located in Redwood City, CA, Canada College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,332, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $15,000. More on Canada College
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Herzing University Atlanta ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 18%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Herzing University Atlanta Healthcare students take on a median of $34,030 in debt. More on Herzing University Atlanta
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Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school based in New Brunswick, NJ. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $25,120. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
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Rockhurst University placed #9 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in Kansas City, MO, Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,966. Students borrow a median of $24,111 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Rockhurst University profile
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Mendocino College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Mendocino College is a public school based in Ukiah, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,423, with out-of-state students paying around $10,003. Typical Healthcare student debt is $20,000. Read more about Mendocino College
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Delaware Technical Community College Terry came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,332 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,763. Graduates carry a median of $11,154 in student loans. Read more about Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Request InformationClarion University Of Pennsylvania came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Graduates carry a median of $27,364 in student loans. Read more about Clarion University Of Pennsylvania
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Cuny Bronx Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Cuny Bronx Community College is a public school based in Bronx, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,206, with out-of-state students paying around $8,086. The median Healthcare program debt is $8,224. Read the full report on Cuny Bronx Community College
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Foothill College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Based in Los Altos Hills, CA, Foothill College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,565, with out-of-state students paying around $12,590. Graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans. More on Foothill College
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Rasmussen College Florida landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Ocala, FL, Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,256. The median Healthcare program debt is $28,798. Get the full Rasmussen College Florida report
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Rasmussen College Illinois placed #16 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in Rockford, IL, Rasmussen College Illinois is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,581. Rasmussen College Illinois Healthcare students take on a median of $28,798 in debt. More on Rasmussen College Illinois
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Molloy College placed #17 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Located in Rockville Centre, NY, Molloy College is a private not-for-profit institution. Molloy College posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,790. Typical Healthcare student debt is $27,420. Read the full report on Molloy College
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Cuesta College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, Cuesta College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,350, compared with $11,010 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Cuesta College
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Rasmussen College Minnesota did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in St. Cloud, MN, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,199 in tuition and fees. Rasmussen College Minnesota Healthcare students take on a median of $28,723 in debt. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Minnesota
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Oregon Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #20 position. Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Klamath Falls, OR. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,260, with out-of-state students paying around $37,196. The median Healthcare program debt is $27,551. Read more about Oregon Institute Of Technology
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University Of Alaska Anchorage came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Set in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. About 28% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,738, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. Typical Healthcare student debt is $21,787. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage
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Herzing University Madison did well this year, earning the #22 position. Based in Madison, WI, Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Herzing University Madison Healthcare students take on a median of $30,328 in debt. Read more about Herzing University Madison
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Trident Technical College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Charleston, SC, Trident Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,546, compared with $8,620 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,116 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Trident Technical College report
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Pacific Union College placed #24 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in Angwin, CA, Pacific Union College is a private not-for-profit institution. Pacific Union College graduates 44% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $37,173 in tuition and fees. The median Healthcare program debt is $29,400. More on Pacific Union College
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New York University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. New York University Healthcare students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. Read the full report on New York University
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These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Herzing University Kenner landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Based in Metairie, LA, Herzing University Kenner is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Students borrow a median of $33,897 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Herzing University Kenner
Request InformationTunxis Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Tunxis Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $13,525 in debt. More on Tunxis Community College
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Santa Barbara City College did well this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara City College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,240, while out-of-state students pay about $10,432. Santa Barbara City College Healthcare students take on a median of $21,090 in debt. Get the full Santa Barbara City College report
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St Catherine University placed #29 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Located in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. St Catherine University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,428. Typical Healthcare student debt is $29,883. Read more about St Catherine University
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Mount St Marys College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Mount St Marys College is a private not-for-profit institution. Mount St Marys College graduates 48% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,564. Students borrow a median of $27,555 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Mount St Marys College
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Union County College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Located in Cranford, NJ, Union County College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,280, while out-of-state students pay about $9,500. Students borrow a median of $14,218 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Union County College profile
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Akron Institute Of Herzing University did well this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Akron, OH, Akron Institute Of Herzing University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. The median Healthcare program debt is $32,277. Get the full Akron Institute Of Herzing University report
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Herzing University Birmingham ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Birmingham, AL, Herzing University Birmingham is a private not-for-profit institution. About 25% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. The median Healthcare program debt is $29,954. Read more about Herzing University Birmingham
Request InformationBay State College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Students borrow a median of $33,374 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Bay State College
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San Joaquin Delta College did well this year, earning the #35 position. San Joaquin Delta College is a public school based in Stockton, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $9,772. Graduates carry a median of $6,382 in student loans. Read more about San Joaquin Delta College
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Madison Area Technical College landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Madison, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Graduates carry a median of $16,812 in student loans. Get the full Madison Area Technical College report
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Fennimore, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,904, while out-of-state students pay about $7,147. The median Healthcare program debt is $12,112. More on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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Cabrillo College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Located in Aptos, CA, Cabrillo College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,270, while out-of-state students pay about $9,862. Graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans. Read the full report on Cabrillo College
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Butte College placed #39 among Healthcare schools in the United States. This public school is set in Oroville, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,356, while out-of-state students pay about $9,276. Butte College Healthcare students take on a median of $13,302 in debt. Get the full Butte College report
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Widener University Main Campus came in at #40 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chester, PA. Widener University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,730. Graduates carry a median of $26,561 in student loans. Read more about Widener University Main Campus
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Tarleton State University placed #41 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,302, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $23,222. Read more about Tarleton State University
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Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Gardner, MA, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,160, with out-of-state students paying around $11,080. Typical Healthcare student debt is $11,497. Read more about Mount Wachusett Community College
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Fisher College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Set in Boston, MA, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 25%. In-state tuition and fees average $35,689. The median Healthcare program debt is $28,590. See the full Fisher College profile
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Central Arizona College placed #44 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Central Arizona College is a public school based in Coolidge, AZ. In-state tuition and fees average $2,250, compared with $4,500 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $11,635. Get the full Central Arizona College report
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County College Of Morris landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Set in Randolph, NJ, County College Of Morris is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,210, with out-of-state students paying around $14,310. The median Healthcare program debt is $9,420. Get the full County College Of Morris report
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Gavilan College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Based in Gilroy, CA, Gavilan College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,508, while out-of-state students pay about $12,249. Students borrow a median of $5,939 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Gavilan College profile
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Rasmussen College Kansas ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Topeka, KS, Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,316. The median Healthcare program debt is $28,798. Get the full Rasmussen College Kansas report
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Modesto Junior College did well this year, earning the #48 position. 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. Typical Healthcare student debt is $8,575. See the full Modesto Junior College profile
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University Of Pittsburgh Titusville did well this year, earning the #49 position. Set in Titusville, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Titusville is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,918, while out-of-state students pay about $22,210. Typical Healthcare student debt is $20,810. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Titusville report
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Saddleback College placed #50 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Located in Mission Viejo, CA, Saddleback College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,432, while out-of-state students pay about $14,812. Typical Healthcare student debt is $5,707. See the full Saddleback College profile
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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 · 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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