2026 Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools
Looking for the best-value Allied Health Professions programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1771 colleges 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.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build 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 Allied Health Professions Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is Sentara College Of Health Sciences, our #1 best-value Allied Health Professions school in the United States. Sentara College Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school based in Chesapeake, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,840. Sentara College Of Health Sciences Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $21,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $77,821 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. Read the full report on Sentara College Of Health Sciences
Out of the 1771 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Coahoma Community College landed the #2 spot. Based in Clarksdale, MS, Coahoma Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,490. Students borrow a median of $11,745 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $24,289. Set against $11,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Coahoma Community College
A rank of #3 makes Southeast Community College Area one of the best values in the United States. Based in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Graduates carry a median of $17,713 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,405 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,713 median debt. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report
Out of the 1771 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, South Louisiana Community College landed the #4 spot. Based in Lafayette, LA, South Louisiana Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,210. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $12,657. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $31,432. That is a strong return on a $12,657 median debt. Read more about South Louisiana Community College
Out of the 1771 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, El Centro College landed the #5 spot. Based in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,730, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $15,926. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,714. Set against $15,926 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on El Centro College
Central Arizona College placed #6 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Set in Coolidge, AZ, Central Arizona College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,250, with out-of-state students paying around $4,500. Graduates carry a median of $11,084 in student loans. Central Arizona College alumni report median earnings of $40,513 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Central Arizona College
Clovis Community College placed #7 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. This public school is set in Clovis, NM. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,592, with out-of-state students paying around $3,344. Clovis Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $11,082 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,020. Set against $11,082 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Clovis Community College
Galveston College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Galveston, TX, Galveston College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,726, compared with $6,176 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,250 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $37,233 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Galveston College
St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,917 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,874. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on St Cloud Technical And Community College
University Of The Cumberlands placed #10 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Williamsburg, KY, University Of The Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,875. University Of The Cumberlands Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $22,868 in debt. Median earnings reach $45,036 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of The Cumberlands
Bossier Parish Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Based in Bossier City, LA, Bossier Parish Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,268. Bossier Parish Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $19,101 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,502. Set against $19,101 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Bossier Parish Community College
Alvin Community College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Located in Alvin, TX, Alvin Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,906, with out-of-state students paying around $4,402. Graduates carry a median of $8,876 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,762. Set against $8,876 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Alvin Community College profile
Seattle Community College Central Campus came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,238, compared with $5,796 for out-of-state students. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $14,699. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,307. That is a strong return on a $14,699 median debt. More on Seattle Community College Central Campus
Northwest Technical Institute ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Springdale, AR, Northwest Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,184. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,513. See the full Northwest Technical Institute profile
Panola College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Carthage, TX, Panola College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,352, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,072. See the full Panola College profile
Hutchinson Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Hutchinson, KS, Hutchinson Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, compared with $4,770 for out-of-state students. Hutchinson Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $21,917 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,470. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Hutchinson Community College report
Spokane Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $20,183. Spokane Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,984 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,183 median debt. More on Spokane Community College
Centralia College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Centralia College is a public school based in Centralia, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,266, compared with $5,651 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,140 ten years after entry. Read the full report on Centralia College
Wayne County Community College District placed #19 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. This public school is set in Detroit, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $3,112, compared with $4,067 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,820 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $29,079. That is a strong return on a $20,820 median debt. Get the full Wayne County Community College District report
Columbia Southern University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. This private for-profit school is set in Orange Beach, AL. In-state tuition and fees average $6,224. Students borrow a median of $24,518 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,534 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Columbia Southern University
South Plains College landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Levelland, TX, South Plains College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,733, with out-of-state students paying around $5,157. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $13,788. South Plains College alumni report median earnings of $41,276 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,788 median debt. Read the full report on South Plains College
Madison Area Technical College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Madison, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,977 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. Graduates carry a median of $19,946 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,413. That is a strong return on a $19,946 median debt. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Rome, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $11,699. Median earnings reach $35,759 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Georgia Northwestern Technical College report
Arkansas State University Newport came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Arkansas State University Newport is a public school based in Newport, AR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,312, with out-of-state students paying around $4,752. Graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Arkansas State University Newport alumni report median earnings of $41,524 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Arkansas State University Newport profile
Neosho County Community College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Chanute, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,704. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $13,209. Median earnings reach $45,966 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Neosho County Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Rochester Community And Technical College came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Rochester, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,389. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $21,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,287. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. Get the full Rochester Community And Technical College report
Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, compared with $4,950 for out-of-state students. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $19,246. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,773. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Metropolitan Community College Area
Northwest Arkansas Community College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Based in Bentonville, AR, Northwest Arkansas Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,342, while out-of-state students pay about $5,238. Graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans. Northwest Arkansas Community College alumni report median earnings of $43,505 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,500 median debt. More on Northwest Arkansas Community College
University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Based in Morrilton, AR, University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,648, with out-of-state students paying around $4,728. University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $13,758 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,924 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%. Read more about University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton
Northland Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Based in Thief River Falls, MN, Northland Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,289 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,001 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,425. That is a strong return on a $29,001 median debt. More on Northland Community And Technical College
Northcentral Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Set in Wausau, WI, Northcentral Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,889, compared with $7,132 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,565 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,925. That is a strong return on a $8,565 median debt. Read more about Northcentral Technical College
San Jacinto Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Pasadena, TX, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,490, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $10,157. San Jacinto Community College alumni report median earnings of $43,062 a decade after entry. Set against $10,157 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on San Jacinto Community College
Stephens College placed #33 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbia, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,300. Graduates carry a median of $33,326 in student loans. Median earnings reach $43,071 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $33,326 median debt. Stephens College has an acceptance rate of 77%. Read more about Stephens College
The University Of Texas At Brownsville placed #34 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. The University Of Texas At Brownsville is a public school based in Brownsville, TX. Students from in state pay about $3,148 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,948. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $12,349. The University Of Texas At Brownsville alumni report median earnings of $41,900 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,349 median debt. Get the full The University Of Texas At Brownsville report
New Mexico State University Carlsbad ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Located in Carlsbad, NM, New Mexico State University Carlsbad is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,176, with out-of-state students paying around $4,008. Graduates carry a median of $9,995 in student loans. Read more about New Mexico State University Carlsbad
Wenatchee Valley College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Wenatchee Valley College is a public school based in Wenatchee, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,552, with out-of-state students paying around $5,054. Students borrow a median of $11,462 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $41,127 ten years out. Set against $11,462 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Wenatchee Valley College
Johnson County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Johnson County Community College is a public school based in Overland Park, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $5,688. Johnson County Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $12,627 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,387. That is a strong return on a $12,627 median debt. Get the full Johnson County Community College report
Western Iowa Tech Community College landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Sioux City, IA, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,186, compared with $5,330 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,935 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $40,473 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $7,935 median debt. Read the full report on Western Iowa Tech Community College
Century College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. 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 $20,837 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,424 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,837 median debt. Read more about Century College
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Lawrenceville, GA, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,524, while out-of-state students pay about $6,092. Gwinnett Technical College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $15,037 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,025 ten years after entry. Set against $15,037 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Gwinnett Technical College profile
Houston Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Located in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, while out-of-state students pay about $5,460. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $15,612. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,254. Set against $15,612 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Houston Community College
Southeast Technical Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,650. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $46,709 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Southeast Technical Institute
L E Fletcher Technical Community College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. This public school is set in Schriever, LA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,219. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $5,396. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $32,189. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about L E Fletcher Technical Community College
Tyler Junior College placed #44 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Based in Tyler, TX, Tyler Junior College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, compared with $4,536 for out-of-state students. Tyler Junior College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $16,844 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,140. That is a strong return on a $16,844 median debt. See the full Tyler Junior College profile
Central Community College landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Grand Island, NE, Central Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, compared with $4,800 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,277 in student loans. Central Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,429 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Central Community College
Athens Technical College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Athens Technical College is a public school based in Athens, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,390, compared with $5,958 for out-of-state students. Athens Technical College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,951. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Athens Technical College
Labette Community College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. This public school is set in Parsons, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,064, compared with $4,864 for out-of-state students. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $11,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,818. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Labette Community College
College Of The Mainland ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Texas City, TX, College Of The Mainland is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,310, with out-of-state students paying around $4,140. Students borrow a median of $10,928 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,639. Set against $10,928 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on College Of The Mainland
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $15,935. Chippewa Valley Technical College alumni report median earnings of $46,297 a decade after entry. Set against $15,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
Victoria College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Set in Victoria, TX, Victoria College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,976, while out-of-state students pay about $5,328. Victoria College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $10,910 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,382. That is a strong return on a $10,910 median debt. More on Victoria College
Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (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 Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1771 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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