2026 Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Healthcare undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 7944 schools 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 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
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No school ranked higher than Dakota State University this year in the United States. Based in Madison, SD, Dakota State University is a public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. Dakota State University Healthcare students take on a median of $28,724 in debt. Get the full Dakota State University report
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You'll be in good company at Northwestern University, which ranked #2 this year. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Evanston, IL. 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. Read more about Northwestern University
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A rank of #3 makes University Of North Dakota one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Grand Forks, ND, University Of North Dakota is a public institution. University Of North Dakota graduates 60% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,951 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $25,110. Get the full University Of North Dakota report
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A rank of #4 makes Great Bay Community College one of the top choices in the United States. Great Bay Community College is a public school based in Portsmouth, NH. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,450. The median Healthcare program debt is $17,639. Get the full Great Bay Community College report
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You'll be in good company at Boston University, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Boston University
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Mt San Antonio College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Walnut, CA, Mt San Antonio College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,364, with out-of-state students paying around $10,464. Graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Get the full Mt San Antonio College report
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Lincoln Technical Institute Allentown landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Based in Allentown, PA, Lincoln Technical Institute Allentown is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $16,528 in student loans. More on Lincoln Technical Institute Allentown
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North Shore Community College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Danvers, MA, North Shore Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,352, with out-of-state students paying around $10,920. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,145. Read more about North Shore Community College
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Nhti Concords Community College landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Nhti Concords Community College is a public school based in Concord, NH. In-state tuition and fees average $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $15,450. Students borrow a median of $18,046 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Nhti Concords Community College
Request InformationBay State College did well this year, earning the #10 position. The median Healthcare program debt is $33,374. Get the full Bay State College report
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Fennimore, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $12,112 in debt. Read the full report on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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Georgetown University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. 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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Devry University Illinois ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Lisle, IL, Devry University Illinois is a private for-profit institution. Devry University Illinois posts a six-year graduation rate of 18%. Students from in state pay about $17,008 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $43,684 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Devry University Illinois profile
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Washburn University did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in Topeka, KS. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,945, while out-of-state students pay about $20,949. The median Healthcare program debt is $21,175. Read the full report on Washburn University
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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis did well this year, earning the #15 position. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,146. More on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
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Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #16 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Located in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Rutgers University New Brunswick Healthcare students take on a median of $25,120 in debt. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
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Madison Area Technical College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Madison, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,977, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Madison Area Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $16,812 in debt. More on Madison Area Technical College
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Thomas Jefferson University did well this year, earning the #18 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. About 69% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $47,355 in tuition and fees. Typical Healthcare student debt is $32,256. Get the full Thomas Jefferson University report
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Cuesta College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,350, compared with $11,010 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $18,958. Read more about Cuesta College
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El Centro College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,557. More on El Centro College
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
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Ferris State University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. More on Ferris State University
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Herzing University Atlanta placed #23 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in Atlanta, GA, Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 18% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Herzing University Atlanta Healthcare students take on a median of $34,030 in debt. Read more about Herzing University Atlanta
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Napa Valley College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Napa, CA, Napa Valley College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,156, compared with $11,908 for out-of-state students. More on Napa Valley College
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Greenfield Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Greenfield, MA, Greenfield Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,810, while out-of-state students pay about $11,930. Students borrow a median of $12,269 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Greenfield Community College
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Mount Wachusett Community College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in Gardner, MA, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,160, compared with $11,080 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,497 in student loans. Read more about Mount Wachusett Community College
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Oregon Institute Of Technology landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Klamath Falls, OR. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,260 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,196 for out-of-state students. 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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San Bernardino Valley College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Set in San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino Valley College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,196, compared with $4,528 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $19,500. More on San Bernardino Valley College
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Moraine Park Technical College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Set in Fond du Lac, WI, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,819, with out-of-state students paying around $7,084. Graduates carry a median of $11,471 in student loans. Read more about Moraine Park Technical College
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Ivy Tech Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. The median Healthcare program debt is $11,889. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
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Butte College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Oroville, CA. Students from in state pay about $1,356 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,276. Typical Healthcare student debt is $13,302. Read the full report on Butte College
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Rasmussen College Florida ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This private for-profit school is set in Ocala, FL. Students from in state pay about $16,256 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,798 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Rasmussen College Florida
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Cabrillo College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Aptos, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,270, compared with $9,862 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Cabrillo College report
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Herzing University Birmingham landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Herzing University Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school based in Birmingham, AL. The six-year graduation rate is 25%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Herzing University Birmingham Healthcare students take on a median of $29,954 in debt. Get the full Herzing University Birmingham report
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Santa Barbara City College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Set 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. Graduates carry a median of $21,090 in student loans. See the full Santa Barbara City College profile
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Merced College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Merced College is a public school based in Merced, CA. Students from in state pay about $1,200 in tuition and fees, 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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Akron Institute Of Herzing University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Akron, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Typical Healthcare student debt is $32,277. Read the full report on Akron Institute Of Herzing University
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West Hills College Coalinga came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Located in Coalinga, CA, West Hills College Coalinga is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,384, with out-of-state students paying around $10,954. Graduates carry a median of $9,920 in student loans. More on West Hills College Coalinga
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Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,718. Lake Area Technical Institute Healthcare students take on a median of $13,674 in debt. Read the full report on Lake Area Technical Institute
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Rasmussen College Minnesota came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Located 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. Graduates carry a median of $28,723 in student loans. Read more about Rasmussen College Minnesota
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Herzing University Madison placed #41 among Healthcare schools in the United States. Based in Madison, WI, Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit institution. Herzing University Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 22%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Typical Healthcare student debt is $30,328. Get the full Herzing University Madison report
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Delaware Technical Community College Terry came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Dover, DE. In-state tuition and fees average $2,332, compared with $5,763 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $11,154. Read more about Delaware Technical Community College Terry
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Eastwick College Hackensack came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Eastwick College Hackensack is a private for-profit school based in Hackensack, NJ. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,075. Eastwick College Hackensack Healthcare students take on a median of $18,758 in debt. More on Eastwick College Hackensack
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Charter College Anchorage landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Located in Anchorage, AK, Charter College Anchorage is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,341 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,411 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Charter College Anchorage
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Hannibal Lagrange College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Based in Hannibal, MO, Hannibal Lagrange College is a private not-for-profit institution. Hannibal Lagrange College graduates 48% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,880. Students borrow a median of $21,705 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Hannibal Lagrange College report
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Century College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Century College is a public school based in White Bear Lake, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,214. Students borrow a median of $21,332 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Century College report
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Rasmussen College Illinois did well this year, earning the #47 position. Set in Rockford, IL, Rasmussen College Illinois is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,581. Graduates carry a median of $28,798 in student loans. More on Rasmussen College Illinois
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Remington College Dallas Campus placed #48 among Healthcare schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,876. Graduates carry a median of $21,108 in student loans. See the full Remington College Dallas Campus profile
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Red Rocks Community College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lakewood, CO, Red Rocks Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,859, while out-of-state students pay about $17,459. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,471. Read the full report on Red Rocks Community College
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Kellogg Community College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Located in Battle Creek, MI, Kellogg Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,118, while out-of-state students pay about $8,282. Typical Healthcare student debt is $20,432. More on Kellogg Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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