2026 Best Value Health Services Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Health Services Sciences associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 244 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect 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 analyzed schools to produce 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 Health Services Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Tyler Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Located 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. Students borrow a median of $14,869 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,140. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Tyler Junior College profile
Angelina College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. This public school is set in Lufkin, TX. Students from in state pay about $3,430 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,490 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $7,828 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,301. That is a strong return on a $7,828 median debt. See the full Angelina College profile
Moraine Park Technical College landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Fond du Lac, WI, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,819, compared with $7,084 for out-of-state students. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $11,471. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,371. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Moraine Park Technical College report
Normandale Community College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Normandale Community College is a public school based in Bloomington, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,329. Students borrow a median of $20,162 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $50,207 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,162 median debt. Get the full Normandale Community College report
Sheridan College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. This public school is set in Sheridan, WY. Students from in state pay about $4,830 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,130. Students borrow a median of $10,500 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $40,477 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $10,500 median debt. See the full Sheridan College profile
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #50 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,960 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,553. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Mid State Technical College landed the #55 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $7,171. Mid State Technical College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $11,626 in debt. Mid State Technical College alumni report median earnings of $42,253 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Mid State Technical College profile
Bellevue College ranked #56 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Bellevue College is a public school based in Bellevue, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,436, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,839 in student loans. Bellevue College alumni report median earnings of $56,310 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Bellevue College
Washtenaw Community College ranked #68 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,736, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $17,629. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,449. Set against $17,629 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Washtenaw Community College profile
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg came in at #70 in this year's value ranking. Set in Harrisburg, PA, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,975 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,472 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,867 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,007. That is a strong return on a $20,867 median debt. Read more about Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
American College Of Healthcare Sciences offered strong value this year, earning the #72 position. American College Of Healthcare Sciences is a private for-profit school based in Portland, OR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,040. Students borrow a median of $15,255 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. See the full American College Of Healthcare Sciences profile
Casper College offered strong value this year, earning the #85 position. Located in Casper, WY, Casper College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,410, while out-of-state students pay about $10,710. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $12,598. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,935. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Casper College profile
Laramie County Community College ranked #100 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Set in Cheyenne, WY, Laramie County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,613, compared with $10,913 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,992 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,783 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,992 median debt. Read more about Laramie County Community College
Columbia College Missouri landed the #123 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Columbia, MO, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,276. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $29,213. Columbia College Missouri alumni report median earnings of $45,378 a decade after entry. Set against $29,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Columbia College Missouri
Nhti Concords Community College placed #125 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Nhti Concords Community College is a public school based in Concord, NH. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,450 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,943. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Nhti Concords Community College report
Central Wyoming College placed #133 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Central Wyoming College is a public school based in Riverton, WY. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,100 for out-of-state students. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $10,398. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,402. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Central Wyoming College profile
Life University ranked #143 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Based in Marietta, GA, Life University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,036. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $27,865. Median earnings reach $47,397 ten years out. Set against $27,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. More on Life University
Hudson Valley Community College came in at #149 in this year's value ranking. Set in Troy, NY, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,796 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,852. Students borrow a median of $12,868 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Hudson Valley Community College alumni report median earnings of $45,460 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Hudson Valley Community College report
Owens Community College came in at #159 in this year's value ranking. Owens Community College is a public school based in Perrysburg, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,870, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,383 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,275. Set against $19,383 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Owens Community College profile
Erie Community College placed #160 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Buffalo, NY, Erie Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,100 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Graduates carry a median of $18,175 in student loans. Median earnings reach $41,228 ten years out. Set against $18,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Erie Community College report
Pacific Union College came in at #173 in this year's value ranking. Based in Angwin, CA, Pacific Union College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,173. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $70,484. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pacific Union College has an acceptance rate of 47%. More on Pacific Union College
Rockhurst University offered strong value this year, earning the #175 position. Based in Kansas City, MO, Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $44,966. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $19,500. Rockhurst University alumni report median earnings of $67,102 a decade after entry. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rockhurst University has an acceptance rate of 70%. More on Rockhurst University
Bryan University Springfield offered strong value this year, earning the #176 position. This private for-profit school is set in Springfield, MO. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,868. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $24,421. Bryan University Springfield alumni report median earnings of $28,725 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,421 median debt. See the full Bryan University Springfield profile
Utah Valley University came in at #191 in this year's value ranking. Utah Valley University is a public school based in Orem, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,486. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Utah Valley University
Carrington College Spokane offered strong value this year, earning the #198 position. Carrington College Spokane is a private for-profit school based in Spokane, WA. Carrington College Spokane Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $18,418 in debt. Median earnings reach $36,625 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $18,418 median debt. More on Carrington College Spokane
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Health Services Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Brookline College Phoenix came in at #198 in this year's value ranking. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Brookline College Phoenix is a private for-profit institution. Brookline College Phoenix Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $20,921 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $29,576. That is a strong return on a $20,921 median debt. See the full Brookline College Phoenix profile
Carrington College Phoenix landed the #198 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Carrington College Phoenix is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $15,859 in student loans. Median earnings reach $36,718 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Carrington College Phoenix
Carrington College California Sacramento came in at #198 in this year's value ranking. Based in Sacramento, CA, Carrington College California Sacramento is a private for-profit institution. Carrington College California Sacramento Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $15,888 in debt. Carrington College California Sacramento alumni report median earnings of $39,633 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Carrington College California Sacramento
Carrington College Boise ranked #198 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Located in Boise, ID, Carrington College Boise is a private for-profit institution. Carrington College Boise Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $19,288 in debt. Carrington College Boise alumni report median earnings of $43,731 a decade after entry. Set against $19,288 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Carrington College Boise
Brigham Young University Provo offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
Holy Family University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Holy Family University
Paul Quinn College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Get the full Paul Quinn College report
Mcmurry University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read the full report on Mcmurry University
The University Of Texas At Tyler landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about The University Of Texas At Tyler
Ashford University placed #35 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. More on Ashford University
Herzing University Kenner ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. More on Herzing University Kenner
Herzing University Kenosha placed #37 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. More on Herzing University Kenosha
Monroe College Main Campus landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Monroe College Main Campus
Ball State University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. More on Ball State University
Dominican University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. More on Dominican University
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. See the full University Of Wisconsin La Crosse profile
Scottsdale Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Scottsdale Community College
Troy University
Troy University placed #43 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Troy University report
Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy placed #44 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy
Tuskegee University placed #45 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Tuskegee University
North Greenville University placed #46 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full North Greenville University report
Trinity Washington University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full Trinity Washington University profile
University Of Arizona placed #48 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. See the full University Of Arizona profile
Biola University
Biola University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read more about Biola University
Sam Houston State University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 244 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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