2026 Best Value Health Services Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Health Services Sciences certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 244 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on 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 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Dickinson State University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Based in Dickinson, ND, Dickinson State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,118. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $27,266. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,720. That is a strong return on a $27,266 median debt. Dickinson State University has an acceptance rate of 37%. More on Dickinson State University
Scottsdale Community College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Scottsdale Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Graduates carry a median of $13,084 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,905. That is a strong return on a $13,084 median debt. See the full Scottsdale Community College profile
Casper College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Based in Casper, WY, Casper College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,410, with out-of-state students paying around $10,710. Casper College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $12,598 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,935. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Casper College
American College Of Healthcare Sciences ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Based in Portland, OR, American College Of Healthcare Sciences is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,040 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,255 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full American College Of Healthcare Sciences report
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Oshkosh, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $8,532, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $24,619. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh alumni report median earnings of $55,548 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Based in Slippery Rock, PA, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,568, with out-of-state students paying around $14,676. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,032. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania profile
Pima Community College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,442, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $10,655. Median earnings reach $39,810 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Pima Community College profile
Rowan University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Located in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,988 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. More on Rowan University
Trinity Washington University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Based in Washington, DC, Trinity Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,610. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $31,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,804 ten years after entry. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Trinity Washington University
Arizona State University placed #54 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Arizona State University alumni report median earnings of $62,668 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Arizona State University
Lewis Clark State College landed the #55 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Lewiston, ID. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,610, while out-of-state students pay about $22,028. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $23,781. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,001. That is a strong return on a $23,781 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Lewis Clark State College report
Utah Valley University landed the #56 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Utah Valley University Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $16,478 in debt. Median earnings reach $55,486 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt. More on Utah Valley University
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #58 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Graduates carry a median of $23,146 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,198. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
University Of Kentucky came in at #59 in this year's value ranking. Located in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $23,055. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,025. Set against $23,055 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 93%. More on University Of Kentucky
Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy came in at #63 in this year's value ranking. Based in Chicago, IL, Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy is a private for-profit institution. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $9,093. Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy alumni report median earnings of $32,349 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,093 median debt. Read more about Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy
Tulsa Technology Center offered strong value this year, earning the #63 position. This public school is set in Tulsa, OK. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $11,384. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,793 ten years after entry. Set against $11,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Tulsa Technology Center
Nova Southeastern University placed #17 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Nova Southeastern University
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read more about Elmhurst College
Herzing University Brookfield ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read the full report on Herzing University Brookfield
Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science placed #20 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science report
Granite State College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about Granite State College
Saint Joseph College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Get the full Saint Joseph College report
Biola University
Biola University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. See the full Biola University profile
Brookline College Phoenix offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on Brookline College Phoenix
California Institute Of Integral Studies placed #25 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. See the full California Institute Of Integral Studies profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Health Services Sciences Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Heidelberg University offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. More on Heidelberg University
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Northwestern University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on Northwestern University
Herzing University Winter Park placed #29 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. More on Herzing University Winter Park
Rockhurst University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. More on Rockhurst University
Oakwood University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Oakwood University
Regent University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Regent University
Southern Connecticut State University placed #33 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Southern Connecticut State University
Haverford College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Haverford College profile
University Of Wisconsin River Falls came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Wisconsin River Falls
Carrington College California Sacramento placed #36 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. More on Carrington College California Sacramento
Pacific Union College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Get the full Pacific Union College report
Dominican University offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Dominican University
Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. See the full Glendale Community College Glendale Az profile
Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
Dean College
Dean College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Dean College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. See the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College profile
Simpson College
Simpson College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. See the full Simpson College profile
University Of Houston placed #45 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Houston
Life University
Life University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Life University report
Indiana University South Bend placed #47 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Indiana University South Bend profile
Roosevelt University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. More on Roosevelt University
Corban University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Corban University
South Universityvirginia Beach placed #50 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on South Universityvirginia Beach
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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 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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