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2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

169 Colleges
$7,806 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$57,894 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You

Allied Health Professions is the #18 most popular major in the country with 82,308 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 169 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for allied health students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for allied health majors pursuing a .

Top 25 Best Far Western US Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Allied Health Professions

#1

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA
$4,670 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Seattle Central College to be the best value school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Seattle Central are $4,670 a year.

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$5,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 169 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Spokane Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Spokane Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,135 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Spokane Community College take out is $19,767.

Full Allied Health Professions at Spokane Community College Report

#3

Centralia College

Centralia, WA
$5,239 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Centralia College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the town of Centralia, Centralia College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Centralia College are $5,239 a year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Centralia College Report

#4

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA
$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 169 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wenatchee Valley College landed the # 4 spot on the list. WVC is a small public school located in the small city of Wenatchee.

WVC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees each year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Wenatchee Valley College

#5

Merced College

Merced, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Merced College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Merced Community College District is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Merced.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Merced Community College District are $7,444 a year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Merced College Report

#6

Butte College

Oroville, CA
$7,848 Average Tuition & Fees

Butte College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Butte College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Oroville.

Butte College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,848 in tuition and fees each year.

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$5,227 Average Tuition & Fees

Bellingham Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a small public school located in the small city of Bellingham.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute are $5,227 a year.

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#8

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Cuesta College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo.

Cuesta College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,702 in tuition and fees each year.

Cuesta College also claimed a spot on our Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#9

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR
$5,945 Average Tuition & Fees

Umpqua Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Umpqua Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Roseburg.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Umpqua Community College are $5,945 a year.

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#10

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. SRJC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SRJC are $8,952 per year.

SRJC also claimed a spot on our Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.

Full Allied Health Professions at Santa Rosa Junior College Report

#11

Yuba College

Marysville, CA
$7,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Yuba College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Yuba College are $7,488 a year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Yuba College

#12

Canada College

Redwood City, CA

Canada College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a public college with a small student population.

Canada College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,006 in tuition and fees each year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Canada College also did well on our Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#13

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA
$8,498 Average Tuition & Fees

Crafton Hills College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the rural area of Yucaipa, CHC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CHC are $8,498 a year. On average, allied health graduates from CHC take out $23,761 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Crafton Hills College Report

#14

Napa Valley College

Napa, CA
$8,734 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Napa Valley College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Located in the small city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Napa Valley College are $8,734 a year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Napa Valley College

$8,420 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Kapiolani Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Kapiolani CC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu.

Kapiolani CC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,420 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Kapiolani Community College Report

#16

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA
$7,398 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Moorpark College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Moorpark College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Moorpark College are $7,398 a year.

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#17

Ventura College

Ventura, CA
$7,398 Average Tuition & Fees

Ventura College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Located in the midsize city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ventura College are $7,398 a year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Ventura College

#18

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA
$8,504 Average Tuition & Fees

Fresno City College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fresno City College are $8,504 per year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Fresno City College Report

University of Western States came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Portland, Western States Chiropractic College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Allied Health Professions at University of Western States Report

#20

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA
$18,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Heritage University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Heritage University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Toppenish.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Heritage University are $18,500 per year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Heritage University Report

#21

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA
$8,338 Average Tuition & Fees

College of the Sequoias landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. College of the Sequoias is a fairly large public school located in the city of Visalia.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at College of the Sequoias are $8,338 per year.

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#22

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a large student population.

BC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,594 in tuition and fees each year. On average, allied health graduates from BC take out $20,374 in student loans while working on their degree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, BC also is in the top 15% of our Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

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#23

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA
$8,630 Average Tuition & Fees

Cabrillo College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Cabrillo College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,630 in tuition and fees each year. On average, allied health graduates from Cabrillo College take out $16,348 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$6,483 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the remote town of Coos Bay, SWOCC is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWOCC are $6,483 per year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Southwestern Oregon Community College

#25

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA
$5,352 Average Tuition & Fees

Yakima Valley College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. YVC is a small public school located in the city of Yakima.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at YVC are $5,352 a year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at YVC take out is $17,083.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Yakima Valley College

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for Allied Health Professions students in the Far Western US Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
27 Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA
28 Victor Valley College Victorville, CA
29 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
29 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
31 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
32 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
33 National University La Jolla, CA
33 Rogue Community College Grants Pass, OR

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health professions schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 4,117
Washington 711
Oregon 615
Nevada 313
Hawaii 49
Alaska 38

Allied Health Professions is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Allied Health

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

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