2026 Best Value Healthcare Schools in Utah
Looking for the best-value Healthcare degree programs in Utah? This list ranks 61 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed 12 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Healthcare Degree Schools in Utah
Explore the best-value schools below:
Salt Lake Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Healthcare degree schools in Utah. This public school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,426, compared with $14,244 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $10,855. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,867. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Salt Lake Community College
A rank of #2 makes Western Governors University one of the best values in Utah. This private not-for-profit school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Healthcare program here. Western Governors University alumni report median earnings of $60,615 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Western Governors University
Snow College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Healthcare ranking in Utah. This public school is set in Ephraim, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,338, with out-of-state students paying around $14,288. Students borrow a median of $10,440 to complete their Healthcare program here. Snow College alumni report median earnings of $41,022 a decade after entry. Set against $10,440 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Snow College
A rank of #4 makes Brigham Young University Provo one of the best values in Utah. Set in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete their Healthcare program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $75,790. Set against $12,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants. More on Brigham Young University Provo
You'll get strong value at Utah State University, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete their Healthcare program here. Median earnings reach $54,022 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,191 median debt. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. More on Utah State University
Weber State University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical Healthcare student debt is $19,176. Weber State University alumni report median earnings of $56,287 a decade after entry. Set against $19,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Weber State University report
Utah Valley University landed the #7 spot for value in Utah this year. Set in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. The median Healthcare program debt is $16,478. Median earnings reach $55,486 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt. Get the full Utah Valley University report
University Of Utah landed the #8 spot for value in Utah this year. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. University Of Utah Healthcare students take on a median of $20,798 in debt. Median earnings reach $67,170 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,798 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Utah
Dixie State College Of Utah ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Dixie State College Of Utah is a public school based in Saint George, UT. In-state tuition and fees average $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Typical Healthcare student debt is $18,666. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,570 ten years after entry. Set against $18,666 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Dixie State College Of Utah
Southern Utah University landed the #10 spot for value in Utah this year. Located in Cedar City, UT, Southern Utah University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Southern Utah University Healthcare students take on a median of $12,886 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,296 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Utah University has an acceptance rate of 82%. See the full Southern Utah University profile
Westminster College Utah came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Westminster College Utah is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,528. Graduates carry a median of $23,090 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $66,215. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Westminster College Utah admits about 67% of applicants. Read the full report on Westminster College Utah
Eagle Gate College Murray landed the #12 spot for value in Utah this year. Set in Murray, UT, Eagle Gate College Murray is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,548. Students borrow a median of $32,612 to complete their Healthcare program here. Eagle Gate College Murray alumni report median earnings of $37,518 a decade after entry. Set against $32,612 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Eagle Gate College Murray
Ameritech College Draper landed the #13 spot for value in Utah this year. More on Ameritech College Draper
Hairitage Hair Academy came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. More on Hairitage Hair Academy
Tooele Technical College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. More on Tooele Technical College
Esteem Academy Of Beauty landed the #16 spot for value in Utah this year. Read more about Esteem Academy Of Beauty
Mountainland Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Mountainland Technical College report
Collectiv Academy came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Collectiv Academy report
Neumont University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Neumont University report
American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus landed the #20 spot for value in Utah this year. Get the full American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus report
Taylor Andrews Academy Orem ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Get the full Taylor Andrews Academy Orem report
Davis Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on Davis Technical College
Medspa Academies
Medspa Academies landed the #23 spot for value in Utah this year. Read the full report on Medspa Academies
The Barber School offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about The Barber School
Careers Unlimited offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on Careers Unlimited
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Healthcare Degree Schools in Utah
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Taylor Andrews Academy Of Hair Design West Jordan offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Taylor Andrews Academy Of Hair Design West Jordan
Midwives College Of Utah landed the #27 spot for value in Utah this year. Read more about Midwives College Of Utah
Aveda Institute Provo came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Aveda Institute Provo
Healing Mountain Massage School offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. See the full Healing Mountain Massage School profile
Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City placed #30 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Utah. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City report
Paul Mitchell The School Logan ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Logan report
Eagle Gate College Layton landed the #32 spot for value in Utah this year. See the full Eagle Gate College Layton profile
Newlane University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Read the full report on Newlane University
Dixie Technical College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Dixie Technical College
Fortis College Salt Lake City placed #35 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Utah. Read the full report on Fortis College Salt Lake City
Ogden Weber Technical College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Ogden Weber Technical College report
Bridgerland Technical College landed the #37 spot for value in Utah this year. More on Bridgerland Technical College
Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering placed #38 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Utah. Read the full report on Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering
Southwest Technical College placed #39 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Utah. Read more about Southwest Technical College
American Beauty Academy offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full American Beauty Academy report
Skinworks School Of Advanced Skincare offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read more about Skinworks School Of Advanced Skincare
Provo College Provo placed #42 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Utah. Get the full Provo College Provo report
Galen Health Institutes Salt Lake City ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Get the full Galen Health Institutes Salt Lake City report
Latter Day Saints Business College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. See the full Latter Day Saints Business College profile
Uintah Basin Technical College placed #45 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Utah. More on Uintah Basin Technical College
Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City landed the #46 spot for value in Utah this year. See the full Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City profile
Taylor Andrews Academy St George landed the #47 spot for value in Utah this year. See the full Taylor Andrews Academy St George profile
Cameo College Of Essential Beauty placed #48 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Utah. Get the full Cameo College Of Essential Beauty report
Zion Massage College landed the #49 spot for value in Utah this year. Read more about Zion Massage College
Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 12 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 61 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).