2026 Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Healthcare bachelor’s 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 help you make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
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University Of Great Falls earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in Great Falls, MT, University Of Great Falls is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. More on University Of Great Falls
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The strong Healthcare programs at Stephens College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Columbia, MO, Stephens College is a private not-for-profit institution. Stephens College graduates 20% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,300. The median Healthcare program debt is $33,326. More on Stephens College
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Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Ottawa University Online landed the #3 spot. Ottawa University Online is a private not-for-profit school based in Overland Park, KS. About 43% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,296. Typical Healthcare student debt is $30,758. See the full Ottawa University Online profile
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A rank of #4 makes Brown University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $71,312 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Brown University
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Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Dakota State University landed the #5 spot. Based in Madison, SD, Dakota State University is a public institution. Dakota State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,654, with out-of-state students paying around $12,756. Graduates carry a median of $28,724 in student loans. More on Dakota State University
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University Of California Berkeley ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. University Of California Berkeley posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. University Of California Berkeley Healthcare students take on a median of $14,238 in debt. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
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Northwestern University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Northwestern University report
Request InformationLinfield College Adult Degree Program landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Typical Healthcare student debt is $28,250. More on Linfield College Adult Degree Program
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Santa Clara University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,293. Students borrow a median of $20,144 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Santa Clara University
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Aspen University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Aspen University is a private for-profit school based in Phoenix, AZ. About 27% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,870. Typical Healthcare student debt is $36,946. Get the full Aspen University report
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Elizabethtown College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Elizabethtown, PA, Elizabethtown College is a private not-for-profit institution. Elizabethtown College posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,950. Elizabethtown College Healthcare students take on a median of $26,599 in debt. Read more about Elizabethtown College
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Ottawa University Milwaukee landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Brookfield, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,296. Graduates carry a median of $31,484 in student loans. Get the full Ottawa University Milwaukee report
Request InformationOttawa University Phoenix came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Graduates carry a median of $30,758 in student loans. Get the full Ottawa University Phoenix report
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University Of The Pacific placed #14 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in Stockton, CA, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $57,080 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,514 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of The Pacific
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Ottawa University Kansas City landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Overland Park, KS, Ottawa University Kansas City is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,296. Ottawa University Kansas City Healthcare students take on a median of $30,758 in debt. See the full Ottawa University Kansas City profile
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Waldorf College landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Located in Forest City, IA, Waldorf College is a private for-profit institution. About 24% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,978. Waldorf College Healthcare students take on a median of $24,622 in debt. See the full Waldorf College profile
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California State University Monterey Bay landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in Seaside, CA, California State University Monterey Bay is a public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,779, with out-of-state students paying around $20,379. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,622. See the full California State University Monterey Bay profile
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Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $22,843. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
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Northwest Christian University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Eugene, OR, Northwest Christian University 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 $35,800. Northwest Christian University Healthcare students take on a median of $25,735 in debt. More on Northwest Christian University
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University Of California Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #20 position. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. The median Healthcare program debt is $16,097. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles
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Cuny Graduate School And University Center placed #21 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public school based in New York, NY. Students from in state pay about $7,235 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,185 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $17,921. Read more about Cuny Graduate School And University Center
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Tufts University placed #22 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. Typical Healthcare student debt is $17,074. Read the full report on Tufts University
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University Of Chicago placed #23 among Healthcare schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. University Of Chicago graduates 96% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,324. Graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. See the full University Of Chicago profile
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Wagner College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Staten Island, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,200. Graduates carry a median of $26,997 in student loans. Get the full Wagner College report
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Georgetown University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Located in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,089. Typical Healthcare student debt is $16,483. Read the full report on Georgetown University
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Ramapo College Of New Jersey did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Mahwah, NJ, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Ramapo College Of New Jersey posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,777, compared with $27,708 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,014 in student loans. Get the full Ramapo College Of New Jersey report
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Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program did well this year, earning the #27 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Portland, OR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,640. Graduates carry a median of $41,254 in student loans. Read the full report on Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program
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Foothill College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Set in Los Altos Hills, CA, Foothill College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,565, while out-of-state students pay about $12,590. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Foothill College
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Sonoma State University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Rohnert Park, CA, Sonoma State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,624, compared with $21,224 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $18,031. Read the full report on Sonoma State University
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Western Governors University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set 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. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Western Governors University
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University Of Wisconsin River Falls placed #31 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in River Falls, WI, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin River Falls graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,008, compared with $17,470 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $24,245. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin River Falls
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Molloy College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Rockville Centre, NY, Molloy College is a private not-for-profit institution. Molloy College posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,790. Graduates carry a median of $27,420 in student loans. Read more about Molloy College
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #33 in this year's ranking. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Typical Healthcare student debt is $16,155. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
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Yeshiva University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Located in New York, NY, Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,800. Graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. See the full Yeshiva University profile
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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse placed #35 among Healthcare schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school based in La Crosse, WI. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. The median Healthcare program debt is $23,551. Read more about University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
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Cornell University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Typical Healthcare student debt is $15,005. More on Cornell University
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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Milwaukee, WI. Students from in state pay about $6,750 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,820 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex report
Request InformationBay State College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Graduates carry a median of $33,374 in student loans. Read more about Bay State College
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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #39 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. The median Healthcare program debt is $20,031. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
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Oregon Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #40 position. Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Klamath Falls, OR. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,260, compared with $37,196 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,551 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Oregon Institute Of Technology
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Texas Wesleyan University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $39,582 in tuition and fees. Texas Wesleyan University Healthcare students take on a median of $26,461 in debt. More on Texas Wesleyan University
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University Of Richmond came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Based in University of Richmond, VA, University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $65,230. The median Healthcare program debt is $21,634. Get the full University Of Richmond report
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Rider University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Rider University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lawrenceville, NJ. Rider University graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,120. Rider University Healthcare students take on a median of $26,241 in debt. Read more about Rider University
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University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #44 among Healthcare schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. The median Healthcare program debt is $23,923. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota
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Elon University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Elon, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $46,958. Students borrow a median of $21,619 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Elon University report
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University Of San Francisco did well this year, earning the #46 position. Set in San Francisco, CA, University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of San Francisco posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $60,522. The median Healthcare program debt is $23,935. Get the full University Of San Francisco report
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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Kirkland, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,997, while out-of-state students pay about $12,062. Graduates carry a median of $19,695 in student loans. Read the full report on Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
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New York University did well this year, earning the #48 position. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Read more about New York University
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Duke University placed #49 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 97% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. Read more about Duke University
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Utah State University placed #50 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Utah State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Utah State University Healthcare students take on a median of $16,191 in debt. See the full Utah State University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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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