2026 Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Allied Health Professions associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1771 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.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Associate’s Degree 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. Located in Chesapeake, VA, Sentara College Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,840. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $77,821 ten years out. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Sentara College Of Health Sciences report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Coahoma Community College earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Clarksdale, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,490. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $11,745. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $24,289. That is a strong return on a $11,745 median debt. More on Coahoma Community College
Southeast Community College Area came in at #3 on this year's best-value Allied Health Professions ranking in the United States. Located in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Graduates carry a median of $17,713 in student loans. Southeast Community College Area alumni report median earnings of $43,405 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Southeast Community College Area
A rank of #4 makes Central Arizona College one of the best values 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, while out-of-state students pay about $4,500. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $11,084. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,513. Set against $11,084 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Central Arizona College
Out of the 1771 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Alvin Community College landed the #5 spot. Set in Alvin, TX, Alvin Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,906 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,402. Students borrow a median of $8,876 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,762. Set against $8,876 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Alvin Community College report
Clovis Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Clovis, NM, Clovis Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,592, compared with $3,344 for out-of-state students. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $11,082. Clovis Community College alumni report median earnings of $34,020 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,082 median debt. Read the full report on Clovis Community College
St Cloud Technical And Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Located in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124. St Cloud Technical And Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $22,917 in debt. St Cloud Technical And Community College alumni report median earnings of $46,874 a decade after entry. Set against $22,917 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about St Cloud Technical And Community College
El Centro College placed #8 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. El Centro College is a public school based in Dallas, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,730, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. Students borrow a median of $15,926 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $41,714 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full El Centro College profile
Bossier Parish Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Located in Bossier City, LA, Bossier Parish Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,268 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,101 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Bossier Parish Community College alumni report median earnings of $34,502 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,101 median debt. See the full Bossier Parish Community College profile
South Louisiana Community College placed #10 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. South Louisiana Community College is a public school based in Lafayette, LA. In-state tuition and fees average $4,210. South Louisiana Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $12,657 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,432 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full South Louisiana Community College report
Hutchinson Community College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Hutchinson, KS, Hutchinson Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,540, with out-of-state students paying around $4,770. Graduates carry a median of $21,917 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,470. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Hutchinson Community College profile
Seattle Community College Central Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Seattle, WA, Seattle Community College Central Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,238 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,796 for out-of-state students. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $14,699. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,307. Set against $14,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Seattle Community College Central Campus profile
South Plains College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Based in Levelland, TX, South Plains College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,733, compared with $5,157 for out-of-state students. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $13,788. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,276. Set against $13,788 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full South Plains College report
Spokane Community College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Based in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $20,183. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,984 ten years after entry. Set against $20,183 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Spokane Community College
Galveston College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Galveston College is a public school based in Galveston, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,726, with out-of-state students paying around $6,176. Graduates carry a median of $13,250 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,233. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Galveston College report
Arkansas State University Newport placed #16 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Based in Newport, AR, Arkansas State University Newport is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,312, compared with $4,752 for out-of-state students. Arkansas State University Newport Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $9,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,524. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Arkansas State University Newport report
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public school based in Rome, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,300 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. Students borrow a median of $11,699 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $35,759 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #18 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Based in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Students borrow a median of $19,246 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Metropolitan Community College Area alumni report median earnings of $38,773 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Metropolitan Community College Area profile
Wayne County Community College District placed #19 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Detroit, MI, Wayne County Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,112, while out-of-state students pay about $4,067. Wayne County Community College District Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $20,820 in debt. Wayne County Community College District alumni report median earnings of $29,079 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,820 median debt. More on Wayne County Community College District
Northwest Arkansas Community College placed #20 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Bentonville, AR, Northwest Arkansas Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,342, compared with $5,238 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,505. Set against $15,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Northwest Arkansas Community College report
Rochester Community And Technical College placed #21 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,389 in tuition and fees. Rochester Community And Technical College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $21,000 in debt. Rochester Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,287 a decade after entry. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Rochester Community And Technical College
Northland Community And Technical College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Thief River Falls, MN. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,425. Set against $29,001 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Northland Community And Technical College
Neosho County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Chanute, KS, Neosho County Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,704 in tuition and fees. Neosho County Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $13,209 in debt. 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
San Jacinto Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. This public school is set in Pasadena, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,490, with out-of-state students paying around $6,690. Graduates carry a median of $10,157 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,062. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about San Jacinto Community College
The University Of Texas At Brownsville placed #25 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Based in Brownsville, TX, The University Of Texas At Brownsville is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,148 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,948. The University Of Texas At Brownsville Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $12,349 in debt. 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
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Allied Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Houston Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Graduates carry a median of $15,612 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,254 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Houston Community College report
L E Fletcher Technical Community College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Schriever, LA, L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,219. L E Fletcher Technical Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $5,396 in debt. Median earnings reach $32,189 ten years out. Set against $5,396 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on L E Fletcher Technical Community College
New Mexico State University Carlsbad landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Carlsbad, NM. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,176, with out-of-state students paying around $4,008. New Mexico State University Carlsbad Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $9,995 in debt. Get the full New Mexico State University Carlsbad report
Wenatchee Valley College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Wenatchee, WA, Wenatchee Valley College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,552, compared with $5,054 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,462 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,127 ten years after entry. Set against $11,462 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Wenatchee Valley College
Century College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Century College is a public school based in White Bear Lake, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,214. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $20,837. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,424. That is a strong return on a $20,837 median debt. More on Century College
Tyler Junior College placed #31 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Tyler Junior College is a public school based in Tyler, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $4,536. Graduates carry a median of $16,844 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,140 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,844 median debt. Get the full Tyler Junior College report
Labette Community College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Located in Parsons, KS, Labette Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,064, with out-of-state students paying around $4,864. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Labette Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,818 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. Get the full Labette Community College report
Southeast Technical Institute ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,650. Graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Southeast Technical Institute alumni report median earnings of $46,709 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Southeast Technical Institute
Johnson County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $12,627. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,387. Set against $12,627 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Johnson County Community College
Southern Crescent Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Griffin, GA, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,516, while out-of-state students pay about $6,084. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $17,108. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,104 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,108 median debt. Read the full report on Southern Crescent Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Set in Lawrenceville, GA, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,524, while out-of-state students pay about $6,092. Students borrow a median of $15,037 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,025. Set against $15,037 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Gwinnett Technical College
Madison Area Technical College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $19,946. Median earnings reach $45,413 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,946 median debt. More on Madison Area Technical College
Washington State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. This public school is set in Marietta, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,128, while out-of-state students pay about $4,152. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $18,750. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,988. That is a strong return on a $18,750 median debt. Get the full Washington State Community College report
Oconee Fall Line Technical College placed #39 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public school based in Sandersville, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,380, compared with $5,948 for out-of-state students. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $12,718. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,899 ten years after entry. Set against $12,718 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Oconee Fall Line Technical College profile
Athens Technical College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Athens, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,390 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,958 for out-of-state students. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $9,500. Graduates go on to earn a median of $35,951 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt. Read the full report on Athens Technical College
Oakland Community College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Auburn Hills, MI. Students from in state pay about $3,120 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $16,339. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,395. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Oakland Community College
Wharton County Junior College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Wharton, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $3,192, with out-of-state students paying around $5,904. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $10,916. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,960 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,916 median debt. Read the full report on Wharton County Junior College
Amarillo College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Amarillo, TX, Amarillo College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,136, while out-of-state students pay about $4,704. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $15,750. Median earnings reach $41,302 ten years out. Set against $15,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Amarillo College
Chippewa Valley Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public school based in Eau Claire, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $15,935. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,297. That is a strong return on a $15,935 median debt. See the full Chippewa Valley Technical College profile
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. This public school is set in Liberal, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,032, compared with $5,408 for out-of-state students. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $9,175. Median earnings reach $41,445 ten years out. Set against $9,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Seward County Community College And Area Technical School
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College placed #46 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. This public school is set in Saint Paul, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,326. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $23,000. Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $38,399 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. More on Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College
Merced College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Set in Merced, CA, Merced College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,200, with out-of-state students paying around $8,520. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $11,150. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,815. That is a strong return on a $11,150 median debt. Read more about Merced College
Collin County Community College District landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,014, with out-of-state students paying around $6,064. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $13,519. Collin County Community College District alumni report median earnings of $48,701 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Collin County Community College District
Anoka Technical College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Set in Anoka, MN, Anoka Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,267. Graduates carry a median of $23,673 in student loans. Median earnings reach $47,746 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Anoka Technical College
Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Coastal Pines Technical College is a public school based in Waycross, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,268 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,836. Students borrow a median of $5,812 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $30,214. That is a strong return on a $5,812 median debt. See the full Coastal Pines Technical College profile
Related Allied Health Professions Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate 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
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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