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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools

1,637 Schools Ranked
$12,062 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,268 Avg Student Debt

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 1,637 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
11,924 Total Awards
$7,452 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Western Governors University the most popular school in the United States for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. WGU is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11,924 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

WGU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,452. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WGU accumulate an average of $26,218 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, WGU is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full Western Governors University Report

8,124 Total Awards
$20,250 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,103 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 1,637 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Chamberlain University - Illinois landed the # 2 spot on the list. Chamberlain University - Illinois is a large private for-profit school located in Addison, Illinois that handed out 8,124 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Chamberlain - Illinois does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $20,250. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Chamberlain - Illinois accumulate an average of $37,103 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chamberlain - Illinois. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
5,530 Total Awards
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Grand Canyon University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the United States. Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5,530 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Grand Canyon University, expect to pay an average of $17,189 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,746 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Online courses are available at Grand Canyon University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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3,620 Total Awards
$11,727 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,737 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend The University of Texas at Arlington. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in Arlington, Texas, the large public school handed out 3,620 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UT Arlington is $11,727. Out-of-state students 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. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

UT Arlington does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
3,511 Total Awards
$36,933 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,511 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,933 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Capella University 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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2,504 Total Awards
$41,357 Avg Student Debt

University of Phoenix - Arizona came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. University of Phoenix - Arizona is a large private for-profit school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 2,504 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,357 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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2,442 Total Awards
$24,448 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. OHIO Athens is a large public school situated in Athens, Ohio. It awarded 2,442 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OHIO Athens accumulate an average of $24,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at OHIO Athens, 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 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
2,414 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,825 Avg Student Debt

Southern New Hampshire University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. SNHU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,414 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SNHU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,380. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SNHU accumulate an average of $31,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

SNHU 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. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
2,331 Total Awards
$6,368 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,799 Avg Student Debt

University of Central Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,331 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Florida who attend UCF full time pay an average of $6,368 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,467. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCF accumulate an average of $22,799 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UCF does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Central Florida Report

1,968 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school handed out 1,968 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USF Tampa is $6,410. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,223 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

USF Tampa 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. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Report

#11

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,949 Total Awards
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,448 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Purdue University Global is a large public school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 1,949 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Indiana who attend Purdue University Global full time pay an average of $10,125 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,436. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $42,448 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Purdue University Global. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#12

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
1,439 Total Awards
$5,170 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,338 Avg Student Debt

Aspen University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in Denver, Arizona, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 1,439 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,170 to cover tuition and fees at Aspen University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,338 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Aspen University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Aspen University Report

1,190 Total Awards
$11,936 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,741 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 1,190 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,936 in tuition and fees if they attend Ohio State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $35,019. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ohio State accumulate an average of $22,741 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ohio State does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Report

1,096 Total Awards
$35,810 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,240 Avg Student Debt

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,096 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at MCPHS University is $35,810. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,240 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCPHS University. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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1,092 Total Awards
$9,389 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,311 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,092 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,389 in tuition and fees if they attend TTUHSC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,230. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TTUHSC accumulate an average of $25,311 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

One thing to take note of is that TTUHSC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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1,068 Total Awards
$22,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,896 Avg Student Debt

West Coast University - Orange County ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. West Coast University - Orange County is a small private for-profit school located in Anaheim, California that handed out 1,068 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

West Coast University - Orange County does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,516. 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 $35,896 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

West Coast University - Orange County 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. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
1,057 Total Awards
$7,238 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,787 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. UNCW is a fairly large public school situated in Wilmington, North Carolina. It awarded 1,057 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,238 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNCW. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,303. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNCW accumulate an average of $22,787 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UNCW. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
1,029 Total Awards
$6,919 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,592 Avg Student Debt

National University College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. National University College is located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,029 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Puerto Rico who attend National University College full time pay an average of $6,919 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,995. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,592 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at National University College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

California State University - Fullerton

Fullerton, California
992 Total Awards
$6,976 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,931 Avg Student Debt

California State University - Fullerton came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 992 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from California pay an average of $6,976 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cal State Fullerton. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,856. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,931 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Cal State Fullerton does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full California State University - Fullerton Report

975 Total Awards
$10,044 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,082 Avg Student Debt

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school awarded 975 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Indiana who attend IUPUI full time pay an average of $10,044 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,101. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,082 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

IUPUI 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. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report

#22

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
970 Total Awards
$8,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,680 Avg Student Debt

Boise State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Boise State University is a large public school located in Boise, Idaho that handed out 970 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $8,060 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Boise State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,980. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,680 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Boise State 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. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
963 Total Awards
$12,638 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,564 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. JMU is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 963 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $12,638 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend JMU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,564. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from JMU accumulate an average of $20,564 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at JMU. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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934 Total Awards
$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,124 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the large public school awarded 934 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $11,777 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,111. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,124 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

UC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
927 Total Awards
$11,527 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,855 Avg Student Debt

Northern Arizona University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. NAU is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 927 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,527 in tuition and fees if they attend NAU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,761. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,855 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Online courses are available at NAU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#27

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
#28

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
#29

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#31

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#32

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
#34

California State University - Northridge

Northridge, California
#35

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#36

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#37

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
#38

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#40

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#41

West Coast University - Los Angeles

North Hollywood, California
#43

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#44

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#45

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
#45

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#47

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
#48

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#49

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#50

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Rank School Location
51 University of Mississippi University, MS
52 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
53 West Coast University - Ontario Ontario, CA
54 California State University - Long Beach Long Beach, CA
55 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
56 Towson University Towson, MD
57 University of New Mexico - Main Campus Albuquerque, NM
58 The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX
59 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
60 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
60 Florida International University Miami, FL
62 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
63 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
64 University of California - Irvine Irvine, CA
64 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT
66 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
67 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
68 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
69 The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center Memphis, TN
70 Galen College of Nursing - Louisville Louisville, KY
71 American Sentinel University Aurora, CO
72 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
73 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
73 California State University - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
75 California State University - East Bay Hayward, CA
76 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
77 Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY
78 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
79 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
80 Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
81 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
81 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
83 Baylor University Waco, TX
84 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
85 University of Washington - Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
86 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
87 New York University New York, NY
88 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH
88 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
90 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
91 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
92 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA
93 California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CA
94 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
95 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
96 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
96 Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global Marion, IN
98 Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA
99 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
100 National University La Jolla, CA
101 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
102 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
103 University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
104 Brigham Young University - Provo Provo, UT
104 Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS
106 Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
107 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
108 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
109 Adelphi University Garden City, NY
109 San Diego State University San Diego, CA
111 University of Delaware Newark, DE
112 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
113 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
113 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL
115 San Jose State University San Jose, CA
115 Rasmussen University - Florida Ocala, FL
117 Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA
118 University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD
119 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
120 Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, IN
121 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
122 Universidad Metropolitana San Juan, PR
123 Concordia University, Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN
123 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
125 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX
125 University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI
127 Oak Point University Chicago, IL
128 George Washington University Washington, DC
129 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
130 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
131 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
131 Utica College Utica, NY
133 University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK
134 University of Maryland - College Park College Park, MD
135 University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD
136 Texas State University San Marcos, TX
137 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
138 The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX
139 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX
139 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
141 MSU Texas Wichita Falls, TX
142 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
142 Rutgers University - Camden Camden, NJ
142 Stockton University Galloway, NJ
145 South Dakota State University Brookings, SD
145 California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
147 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN
148 Winston - Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC
149 Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT
150 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
151 Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato, MN
152 The College at Brockport Brockport, NY
153 University of Michigan - Flint Flint, MI
154 Northeastern University Boston, MA
155 Emory University Atlanta, GA
155 University of Maryland - Baltimore Baltimore, MD
157 The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX
157 California State University - Fresno Fresno, CA
159 Denver College of Nursing Denver, CO
160 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
160 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
162 Illinois State University Normal, IL
163 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA
164 Utah State University Logan, UT
164 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
166 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
167 Portland State University Portland, OR
167 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
169 Xavier University Cincinnati, OH
170 Miami University - Oxford Oxford, OH
170 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
170 Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR
173 The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN
174 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
175 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
176 University of Houston Houston, TX
177 Washington State University Pullman, WA
177 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
177 Wichita State University Wichita, KS
180 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
180 York College Jamaica, NY
182 Creighton University Omaha, NE
182 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
184 Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH
184 Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY
186 Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA
187 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
188 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN
189 American Public University System Charles Town, WV
190 Nevada State College Henderson, NV
191 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
192 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK
193 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL
193 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
193 Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College Saint Louis, MO
196 Marian University Indianapolis, IN
197 Dixie State University Saint George, UT
197 California State University - San Marcos San Marcos, CA
199 University of Massachusetts - Boston Boston, MA
200 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
201 Boston University Boston, MA
202 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
203 Clemson University Clemson, SC
204 Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
205 Samford University Birmingham, AL
205 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX
207 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
208 Chamberlain University - Georgia Atlanta, GA
208 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
210 Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA
211 North Dakota State University - Main Campus Fargo, ND
211 Augusta University Augusta, GA
213 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
214 Rhode Island College Providence, RI
214 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
216 Baker College Owosso, MI
217 Auburn University Auburn, AL
217 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans New Orleans, LA
217 Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX
220 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
220 Radford University Radford, VA
220 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
223 South College Knoxville, TN
224 University of Nevada - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
225 Regis College Weston, MA
226 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
227 California State University - Channel Islands Camarillo, CA
228 California State University - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
229 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
229 Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR
229 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
232 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS
232 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
234 California Baptist University Riverside, CA
234 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
236 University of California - San Diego La Jolla, CA
237 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR
237 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
239 Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO
240 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX
240 Mercer University Macon, GA
242 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
243 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN
243 University of South Carolina - Upstate Spartanburg, SC
243 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA
246 Chamberlain University - Florida Jacksonville, FL
246 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN

Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular healthcare schools ranking:

Rank School Location
248 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
248 Regis University Denver, CO
248 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
251 Touro College New York, NY
251 The Graduate Center, CUNY New York, NY
253 The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati, OH
253 Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI
255 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
255 Madonna University Livonia, MI
257 Clayton State University Morrow, GA
257 University of Southern Maine Portland, ME
257 University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI
260 Winona State University Winona, MN
261 California State University - Chico Chico, CA
262 Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines, IA
262 Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network Boston, MA
264 Marshall University Huntington, WV
264 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
266 Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV
267 Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL
268 Ball State University Muncie, IN
268 Aurora University Aurora, IL
270 West Coast University - Dallas Dallas, TX
270 South University’s online programs Savannah, GA
272 Pima Medical Institute - Tucson Tucson, AZ
273 West Coast University-Miami Doral, FL
273 American InterContinental University - Online Schaumburg, IL
273 D’Youville College Buffalo, NY
276 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN
277 Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA
278 West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX
278 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA
278 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
278 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO
282 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
282 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
282 Pace University - New York New York, NY
285 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
285 University of Washington - Bothell Campus Bothell, WA
287 Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO
288 University of Georgia Athens, GA
289 Universidad del Turabo Gurabo, PR
290 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Bowling Green, OH
290 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
292 Curry College Milton, MA
293 Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA
293 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
293 University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
296 University of Vermont Burlington, VT
296 Lamar University Beaumont, TX
298 AdventHealth University Orlando, FL
299 Monroe College Bronx, NY
299 Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH
301 Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT
302 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
302 College of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY
302 Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC
305 Washburn University Topeka, KS
306 University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK
306 Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies Fayette, MO
308 Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN
308 Columbus State University Columbus, GA
310 University of New England Biddeford, ME
310 Hunter College New York, NY
310 Chamberlain University - Texas Houston, TX
313 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Indiana, PA
313 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA
315 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
316 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
317 Montana State University Bozeman, MT
317 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
317 Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield, MO
320 Widener University Chester, PA
321 Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA
321 Lewis - Clark State College Lewiston, ID
323 Concordia University, Texas Lakeway, TX
324 Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO
325 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
326 Seattle University Seattle, WA
326 Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX
328 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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