2026 Best Value Allied Health Professions Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Allied Health Professions doctoral degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1771 institutions 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 help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Allied Health Professions Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Lynchburg College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Allied Health Professions doctoral degree schools in the United States. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $36,750. Lynchburg College alumni report median earnings of $56,380 a decade after entry. Lynchburg College has an acceptance rate of 43%. Read more about Lynchburg College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mayo Medical School earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in Rochester, MN, Mayo Medical School is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,040. Mayo Medical School Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $25,241 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $79,652. That is a strong return on a $25,241 median debt. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Mayo Medical School report
Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary came in at #3 on this year's best-value Allied Health Professions ranking in the United States. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Bethlehem, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,500. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $26,857. Median earnings reach $61,860 ten years out. Set against $26,857 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 54%. More on Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary
Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions came in at #4 on this year's best-value Allied Health Professions ranking in the United States. Set in Provo, UT, Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions is a private for-profit institution. See the full Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions profile
You'll get strong value at Lincoln Memorial University, which ranked #5 this year. Lincoln Memorial University is a private not-for-profit school based in Harrogate, TN. Students from in state pay about $26,938 in tuition and fees. Lincoln Memorial University Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $20,693 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,956. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%. Get the full Lincoln Memorial University report
Indiana State University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Indiana State University is a public school based in Terre Haute, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,258, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Indiana State University Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,387 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. More on Indiana State University
Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences placed #7 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Set in Boston, MA, Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,530. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $30,750 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $125,557 ten years after entry. Set against $30,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences report
A T Still University Of Health Sciences placed #8 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school based in Kirksville, MO. Read more about A T Still University Of Health Sciences
Temple University placed #9 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Temple University Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $28,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,727. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Temple University
University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Oklahoma City, OK, University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,925, compared with $25,714 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,062 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,126 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Colorado State University Fort Collins offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $22,843. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,543. That is a strong return on a $22,843 median debt. Colorado State University Fort Collins has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Florida International University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. Florida International University Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $19,349 in debt. Florida International University alumni report median earnings of $60,249 a decade after entry. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida International University has an acceptance rate of 55%. Read more about Florida International University
Baylor University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waco, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,793. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 51%. More on Baylor University
University Of Idaho placed #14 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. This public school is set in Moscow, ID. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $23,844. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,670. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Idaho
Campbell University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. More on Campbell University
Caris College
Caris College placed #16 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. See the full Caris College profile
Center For Ultrasound Research And Education ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Read the full report on Center For Ultrasound Research And Education
Dorsey Business Schools Southgate came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Dorsey Business Schools Southgate
George Mason University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on George Mason University
Maysville Community And Technical College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Read the full report on Maysville Community And Technical College
Meridian Technology Center came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Meridian Technology Center
Midwest Institute ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Get the full Midwest Institute report
North Shore Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Read the full report on North Shore Community College
Oregon Health And Science University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. More on Oregon Health And Science University
Quinnipiac University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. See the full Quinnipiac University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Allied Health Professions Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Roxbury Community College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Roxbury Community College
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
The College Of Health Care Professions Dallas landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on The College Of Health Care Professions Dallas
Triton College
Triton College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. More on Triton College
Union University
Union University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. More on Union University
Central Coast College came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on Central Coast College
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Ogeechee Technical College placed #33 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Read the full report on Ogeechee Technical College
Phoenix College
Phoenix College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Phoenix College profile
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
Southern Crescent Technical College placed #36 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full Southern Crescent Technical College report
Cecil College
Cecil College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Cecil College report
Cuny New York City College Of Technology placed #38 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. See the full Cuny New York City College Of Technology profile
Eastern International College Jersey City came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Eastern International College Jersey City
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #40 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
Monmouth University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Monmouth University
Pima Medical Institution San Antonio offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Get the full Pima Medical Institution San Antonio report
Rasmussen College Wisconsin landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Rasmussen College Wisconsin report
San Diego Mesa College placed #44 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full San Diego Mesa College report
Sauk Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full Sauk Valley Community College report
Southeast Community College Area ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Southeast Missouri State University profile
University Of Louisiana Monroe placed #48 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Louisiana Monroe report
Dalton State College placed #49 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full Dalton State College report
Manchester College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Manchester College
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 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
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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