2026 Best Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Healthcare master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 7944 schools 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 analyzed 4630 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Stanford University this year in the United States. Set in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,910. Graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. Read more about Stanford University
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A rank of #2 makes Harvard University one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Harvard University Healthcare students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Get the full Harvard University report
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Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Saint Vincent College landed the #3 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Latrobe, PA. Saint Vincent College posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $42,396. The median Healthcare program debt is $26,986. Read the full report on Saint Vincent College
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You'll be in good company at Wake Forest University, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Wake Forest University graduates 89% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,642. The median Healthcare program debt is $21,577. Get the full Wake Forest University report
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The strong Healthcare programs at Teachers College At Columbia University earned it the #5 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. More on Teachers College At Columbia University
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Northwestern University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. Northwestern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Students from in state pay about $68,322 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Northwestern University profile
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Stephens College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbia, MO. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $28,300. Graduates carry a median of $33,326 in student loans. Read the full report on Stephens College
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Mount Marty College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. 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. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Mount Marty College profile
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University Of California Berkeley ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. University Of California Berkeley is a public school based in Berkeley, CA. About 93% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,377 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $14,238. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
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Vanderbilt University placed #10 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,498. Typical Healthcare student debt is $13,975. Read more about Vanderbilt University
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Duke University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Durham, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. The median Healthcare program debt is $13,296. Get the full Duke University report
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Brown University placed #12 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,312. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Brown University report
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Dartmouth College placed #13 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. Dartmouth College Healthcare students take on a median of $16,989 in debt. Read the full report on Dartmouth College
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Dominican University Of California did well this year, earning the #14 position. Set in San Rafael, CA, Dominican University Of California is a private not-for-profit institution. About 78% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $52,161. Dominican University Of California Healthcare students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Dominican University Of California
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University Of Puget Sound placed #15 among Healthcare schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tacoma, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,898. University Of Puget Sound Healthcare students take on a median of $25,287 in debt. See the full University Of Puget Sound profile
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University Of Southern California landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Set in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. The median Healthcare program debt is $15,625. Read more about University Of Southern California
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University Of The Pacific came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,080. Graduates carry a median of $23,514 in student loans. Read more about University Of The Pacific
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Elizabethtown College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Based in Elizabethtown, PA, Elizabethtown College is a private not-for-profit institution. Elizabethtown College posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Students from in state pay about $37,950 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,599 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Elizabethtown College profile
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University Of Pennsylvania ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
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Elon University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Based in Elon, NC, Elon University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,958. Typical Healthcare student debt is $21,619. See the full Elon University profile
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Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Butte, MT. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Students from in state pay about $8,289 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,094 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,962. Read the full report on Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana
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Texas Wesleyan University placed #22 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 32% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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 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. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,551. Get the full University Of Wisconsin La Crosse report
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California State University Monterey Bay did well this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in Seaside, CA. About 59% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,779 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,379. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,622. More on California State University Monterey Bay
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Yale University placed #25 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Typical Healthcare student debt is $14,357. See the full Yale University profile
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These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Great Falls landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Great Falls, MT. University Of Great Falls posts a six-year graduation rate of 21%. In-state tuition and fees average $30,448. The median Healthcare program debt is $23,847. Read the full report on University Of Great Falls
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Saint Marys College placed #27 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in Notre Dame, IN, Saint Marys College is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Marys College graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,230. Saint Marys College Healthcare students take on a median of $26,938 in debt. Read more about Saint Marys College
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University Of Redlands ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Redlands, CA, University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $60,878. Graduates carry a median of $27,175 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Redlands
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Marietta College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Located in Marietta, OH, Marietta College is a private not-for-profit institution. Marietta College posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. Students from in state pay about $39,652 in tuition and fees. The median Healthcare program debt is $27,000. Read more about Marietta College
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Pacific University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Forest Grove, OR. About 67% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,374. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,170. See the full Pacific University profile
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Yeshiva University placed #31 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,800. Yeshiva University Healthcare students take on a median of $20,625 in debt. Get the full Yeshiva University report
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Belmont University placed #32 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Set in Nashville, TN, Belmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $42,540 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans. Get the full Belmont University report
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Carnegie Mellon University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Carnegie Mellon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Carnegie Mellon University Healthcare students take on a median of $23,529 in debt. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile
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Nevada State College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Henderson, NV. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,765, while out-of-state students pay about $21,833. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,892. Read the full report on Nevada State College
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public school based in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
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Cornell University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. See the full Cornell University profile
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Case Western Reserve University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cleveland, OH, Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution. Case Western Reserve University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. Case Western Reserve University Healthcare students take on a median of $25,106 in debt. Read more about Case Western Reserve University
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Newman University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Newman University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wichita, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. In-state tuition and fees average $35,500. Students borrow a median of $24,562 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Newman University
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Marist College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, Marist College is a private not-for-profit institution. Marist College posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Students from in state pay about $47,620 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,962 in student loans. Get the full Marist College report
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Johns Hopkins University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Johns Hopkins University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Johns Hopkins University
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Thomas Jefferson University did well this year, earning the #41 position. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $47,355 in tuition and fees. Typical Healthcare student debt is $32,256. See the full Thomas Jefferson University profile
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The University Of Findlay did well this year, earning the #42 position. Located in Findlay, OH, The University Of Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,164. Students borrow a median of $25,759 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about The University Of Findlay
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Carroll University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Set in Waukesha, WI, Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $38,890. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,904. Get the full Carroll University report
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York College Pennsylvania came in at #44 in this year's ranking. York College Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in York, PA. York College Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Students from in state pay about $25,588 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,537 in student loans. See the full York College Pennsylvania profile
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Ithaca College placed #45 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. Ithaca College graduates 76% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,616. Typical Healthcare student debt is $24,517. See the full Ithaca College profile
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Tufts University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Based in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. Typical Healthcare student debt is $17,074. Read more about Tufts University
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Gonzaga University placed #46 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Located in Spokane, WA, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,480. Graduates carry a median of $25,188 in student loans. Read more about Gonzaga University
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Emory University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Emory University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. About 91% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,280. Graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans. Read the full report on Emory University
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Notre Dame De Namur University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Belmont, CA, Notre Dame De Namur University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 7%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,792. Typical Healthcare student debt is $26,524. See the full Notre Dame De Namur University profile
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Bethel University Minnesota landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Students from in state pay about $44,226 in tuition and fees. Bethel University Minnesota Healthcare students take on a median of $25,639 in debt. Read the full report on Bethel University Minnesota
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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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