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2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

90 Schools Ranked
$16,260 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,702 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 90 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.

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#1

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,338 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Aspen University to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region .

If you want to attend Aspen University, expect to pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,338 in student loans.

Aspen University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#2

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
$13,281 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,724 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Ottawa University - Phoenix helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in the Southwest Region .

The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Phoenix is $13,281. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ottawa University - Phoenix accumulate an average of $31,724 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Ottawa University - Phoenix is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
$12,204 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,847 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Texas A&M College Station is $12,204. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $38,855. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,847 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Texas A&M College Station. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Report

#4

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, Texas
$34,412 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,326 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 90 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Wesleyan University landed the # 4 spot on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,412 to cover tuition and fees at Texas Wesleyan. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,326 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Texas Wesleyan does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Texas Wesleyan University Report

$7,363 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,544 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $7,363 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,155. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Texas A & M University - Central Texas accumulate an average of $25,544 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Texas A & M University - Central Texas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$20,281 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas at Austin came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT Austin accumulate an average of $20,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UT Austin. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Report

#7

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
$10,818 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,041 Avg Student Debt

Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.

In-state students pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Skysong full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,092. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,041 in student loans.

ASU - Skysong is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Arizona State University - Skysong Report

#8

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

Grand Canyon University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,189 to cover tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,746 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Grand Canyon University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
$51,660 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,731 Avg Student Debt

Texas Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at TCU is $51,660. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,731 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at TCU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
$8,030 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,293 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, University of Central Oklahoma did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCO is $8,030. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,917. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,293 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UCO does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Hallmark University

San Antonio, Texas
$35,096 Avg Student Debt

Hallmark University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,096 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Hallmark. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$11,727 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,737 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $11,727 in tuition and fees if they attend UT Arlington full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,299. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT Arlington accumulate an average of $23,737 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UT Arlington does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.

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$41,357 Avg Student Debt

University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,357 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UOPX - Arizona does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
$9,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,931 Avg Student Debt

MSU Texas came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

Students from Texas who attend MSU Texas full time pay an average of $9,776 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,726. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,931 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that MSU Texas does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$11,348 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,760 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $11,348 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Tempe full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,438. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,760 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at ASU - Tempe, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$6,528 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,944 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ENMU - Main Campus is $6,528. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,568. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ENMU - Main Campus accumulate an average of $21,944 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ENMU - Main Campus. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$60,236 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,294 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Southern Methodist University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

SMU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $60,236. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,294 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that SMU does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 24% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southern Methodist University Report

#18

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
$21,709 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,709 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UT Dallas does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full The University of Texas at Dallas Report

#19

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
$12,404 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,823 Avg Student Debt

University of Arizona came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $12,404 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Arizona full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $35,153. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,823 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at University of Arizona, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Arizona Report

#20

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, Texas
$24,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,138 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Lubbock Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

LCU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $24,900. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from LCU accumulate an average of $29,138 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

LCU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 30% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lubbock Christian University Report

#21

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, Oklahoma
$7,490 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,185 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma Panhandle State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OPSU is $7,490. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,234. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OPSU. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Oklahoma Panhandle State University Report

#22

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas
$10,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,071 Avg Student Debt

Stephen F Austin State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SFASU is $10,600. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,616. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SFASU accumulate an average of $26,071 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

SFASU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Stephen F Austin State University Report

#23

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
$7,115 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,435 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Northeastern State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Oklahoma who attend NSU full time pay an average of $7,115 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,755. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NSU accumulate an average of $25,435 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NSU. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northeastern State University Report

#24

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
$23,143 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Baylor University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Baylor accumulate an average of $23,143 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Baylor does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#25

Galveston College

Galveston, Texas
$2,950 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Galveston College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $2,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Galveston College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,200.

Galveston College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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