2026 Best Health Medical Preparatory Programs Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 463 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Health Medical Preparatory Programs Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
A rank of #2 makes Mendocino College one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Ukiah, CA, Mendocino College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,423, with out-of-state students paying around $10,003. Graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Mendocino College
University Of Alaska Anchorage came in at #3 on this year's Health Medical Preparatory Programs ranking in the United States. Based in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. Students from in state pay about $7,738 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,322 for out-of-state students. The median Health Medical Preparatory Programs program debt is $21,961. More on University Of Alaska Anchorage
A rank of #4 makes Mount St Marys College one of the top choices in the United States. Mount St Marys College is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. In-state tuition and fees average $49,564. Students borrow a median of $21,438 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. More on Mount St Marys College
You'll be in good company at Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Miami, OK, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,213, compared with $11,363 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. Get the full Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College report
Essex County College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Based in Newark, NJ, Essex County College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,415, compared with $9,523 for out-of-state students. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $9,499. Get the full Essex County College report
Holmes Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. This public school is set in Goodman, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,710, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. The median Health Medical Preparatory Programs program debt is $11,000. Get the full Holmes Community College report
College Of Southern Maryland ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Set in La Plata, MD, College Of Southern Maryland is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, compared with $9,450 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,728 in student loans. More on College Of Southern Maryland
Georgia Military College Milledgeville came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a public school based in Milledgeville, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $7,605. The median Health Medical Preparatory Programs program debt is $13,149. See the full Georgia Military College Milledgeville profile
Walla Walla University placed #11 among Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools in the United States. Located in College Place, WA, Walla Walla University is a private not-for-profit institution. Walla Walla University graduates 58% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,227. The median Health Medical Preparatory Programs program debt is $27,635. More on Walla Walla University
Casper College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Based in Casper, WY, Casper College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,410, while out-of-state students pay about $10,710. The median Health Medical Preparatory Programs program debt is $12,598. Get the full Casper College report
East Mississippi Community College placed #13 among Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools in the United States. Set in Scooba, MS, East Mississippi Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,095, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $8,375. See the full East Mississippi Community College profile
Atlantic Cape Community College did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in Mays Landing, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,594, while out-of-state students pay about $8,350. Graduates carry a median of $9,867 in student loans. Get the full Atlantic Cape Community College report
Tulsa Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Located in Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. Students borrow a median of $18,744 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. See the full Tulsa Community College profile
Coahoma Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Clarksdale, MS, Coahoma Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,490. Graduates carry a median of $11,745 in student loans. Get the full Coahoma Community College report
Copiah Lincoln Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Based in Wesson, MS, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,200, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Read the full report on Copiah Lincoln Community College
Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Based in Media, PA, Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,850. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $22,631. Read more about Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology
Temple College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Set in Temple, TX, Temple College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,000, with out-of-state students paying around $7,524. Temple College Health Medical Preparatory Programs students take on a median of $16,617 in debt. Read more about Temple College
Northeast Community College placed #20 among Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools in the United States. Set in Norfolk, NE, Northeast Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Northeast Community College Health Medical Preparatory Programs students take on a median of $14,068 in debt. Get the full Northeast Community College report
Austin Community College District ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Based in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Austin Community College District Health Medical Preparatory Programs students take on a median of $14,949 in debt. More on Austin Community College District
South Texas College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Based in McAllen, TX, South Texas College is a public institution. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $4,920 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,620 for out-of-state students. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $6,868. More on South Texas College
Howard College placed #23 among Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools in the United States. Howard College is a public school based in Big Spring, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,766, with out-of-state students paying around $6,716. Students borrow a median of $14,650 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. More on Howard College
Eastern Arizona College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Located in Thatcher, AZ, Eastern Arizona College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,352, with out-of-state students paying around $9,552. The median Health Medical Preparatory Programs program debt is $6,781. More on Eastern Arizona College
Northwest College placed #26 among Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools in the United States. Northwest College is a public school based in Powell, WY. Students from in state pay about $4,962 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,262. Graduates carry a median of $12,996 in student loans. More on Northwest College
Truckee Meadows Community College placed #27 among Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools in the United States. Truckee Meadows Community College is a public school based in Reno, NV. In-state tuition and fees average $3,352, while out-of-state students pay about $12,018. Truckee Meadows Community College Health Medical Preparatory Programs students take on a median of $12,290 in debt. Get the full Truckee Meadows Community College report
Connors State College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Located in Warner, OK, Connors State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $7,530. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $16,071. More on Connors State College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Health Medical Preparatory Programs Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Grayson College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Located in Denison, TX, Grayson College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,000, while out-of-state students pay about $6,300. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $11,627. See the full Grayson College profile
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College placed #30 among Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools in the United States. Based in Blue Ash, OH, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,904. Students borrow a median of $19,408 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. See the full University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College profile
Luzerne County Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Located in Nanticoke, PA, Luzerne County Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,600, compared with $16,260 for out-of-state students. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $14,614. Read the full report on Luzerne County Community College
Mitchell Community College did well this year, earning the #32 position. This public school is set in Statesville, NC. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,651, with out-of-state students paying around $8,795. Students borrow a median of $6,313 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. Read the full report on Mitchell Community College
North Idaho College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Coeur d'Alene, ID. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,396, while out-of-state students pay about $8,736. Graduates carry a median of $14,688 in student loans. More on North Idaho College
College Of The Albemarle did well this year, earning the #34 position. Based in Elizabeth City, NC, College Of The Albemarle is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,242 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,652 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,240 in student loans. Read the full report on College Of The Albemarle
Itawamba Community College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Based in Fulton, MS, Itawamba Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. The median Health Medical Preparatory Programs program debt is $10,942. Get the full Itawamba Community College report
Rose State College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Located in Midwest City, OK, Rose State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,030, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $14,236. Read the full report on Rose State College
Salem Community College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Based in Carneys Point, NJ, Salem Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,360, with out-of-state students paying around $10,260. The median Health Medical Preparatory Programs program debt is $17,232. Read the full report on Salem Community College
Hagerstown Community College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Hagerstown, MD, Hagerstown Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,320, compared with $8,190 for out-of-state students. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $15,126. See the full Hagerstown Community College profile
Ferris State University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,778. Ferris State University Health Medical Preparatory Programs students take on a median of $18,495 in debt. Get the full Ferris State University report
Dodge City Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Dodge City Community College is a public school based in Dodge City, KS. Students from in state pay about $4,650 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,850. More on Dodge City Community College
Quinsigamond Community College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Quinsigamond Community College is a public school based in Worcester, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $6,262, with out-of-state students paying around $11,206. Students borrow a median of $18,456 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. Get the full Quinsigamond Community College report
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff did well this year, earning the #42 position. Based in Poplar Bluff, MO, Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,830, while out-of-state students pay about $6,060. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $13,481. Read more about Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff
Alpena Community College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Located in Alpena, MI, Alpena Community College is a public institution. Alpena Community College posts a six-year graduation rate of 100%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,840, compared with $8,220 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. See the full Alpena Community College profile
St Philips College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Located in San Antonio, TX, St Philips College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,412, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,653 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. Read the full report on St Philips College
Helena College University Of Montana ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Set in Helena, MT, Helena College University Of Montana is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,106, while out-of-state students pay about $11,278. Graduates carry a median of $19,906 in student loans. Get the full Helena College University Of Montana report
Columbia College Missouri did well this year, earning the #46 position. Set in Columbia, MO, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,276. Students borrow a median of $29,213 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. Read the full report on Columbia College Missouri
Barton County Community College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Based in Great Bend, KS, Barton County Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,680, with out-of-state students paying around $4,960. Barton County Community College Health Medical Preparatory Programs students take on a median of $14,792 in debt. More on Barton County Community College
South Plains College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Levelland, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,733, compared with $5,157 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,788 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. Read more about South Plains College
San Juan College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. San Juan College is a public school based in Farmington, NM. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,910, compared with $5,393 for out-of-state students. Typical Health Medical Preparatory Programs student debt is $16,150. Read the full report on San Juan College
Snow College placed #51 among Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools in the United States. Snow College is a public school based in Ephraim, UT. In-state tuition and fees average $4,338, with out-of-state students paying around $14,288. Students borrow a median of $10,440 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. See the full Snow College profile
Wayne County Community College District landed the #52 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Detroit, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,112, with out-of-state students paying around $4,067. The median Health Medical Preparatory Programs program debt is $20,820. Read the full report on Wayne County Community College District
Johnston Community College ranked #53 on our 2026 list of the best Health Medical Preparatory Programs schools. Set in Smithfield, NC, Johnston Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,756 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,900. Johnston Community College Health Medical Preparatory Programs students take on a median of $9,490 in debt. Get the full Johnston Community College report
Stark State College did well this year, earning the #54 position. Located in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,790, while out-of-state students pay about $7,886. Students borrow a median of $17,349 to complete their Health Medical Preparatory Programs program here. See the full Stark State College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 463 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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