2026 Best Value Other Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Health Professions associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 276 institutions 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 reviewed 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 Other Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is Southeast Community College Area, our #1 best-value Other Health Professions school in the United States. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $14,935. Median earnings reach $43,405 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Southeast Community College Area
Out of the 276 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, American Public University System landed the #2 spot. Set in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $8,358. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,409. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full American Public University System report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at College Of Southern Idaho earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in Twin Falls, ID. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $6,840. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $10,209. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,916. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full College Of Southern Idaho report
Ozarks Technical Community College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Other Health Professions ranking in the United States. Located in Springfield, MO, Ozarks Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,256, while out-of-state students pay about $7,040. Ozarks Technical Community College Other Health Professions students take on a median of $17,272 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,455 ten years after entry. Set against $17,272 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Ozarks Technical Community College report
Glen Oaks Community College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Set in Centreville, MI, Glen Oaks Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,176, compared with $6,624 for out-of-state students. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $13,764. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,540. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Glen Oaks Community College profile
Middlesex County College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Located in Edison, NJ, Middlesex County College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,764, while out-of-state students pay about $7,356. Students borrow a median of $9,514 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,861. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Middlesex County College
Mid Michigan Community College placed #8 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Harrison, MI, Mid Michigan Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,132, compared with $10,864 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $18,878. Mid Michigan Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,319 a decade after entry. Set against $18,878 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Mid Michigan Community College
Ferris State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Graduates carry a median of $23,724 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,735. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants. Read more about Ferris State University
Berkshire Community College placed #10 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Pittsfield, MA, Berkshire Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,712, with out-of-state students paying around $11,328. Graduates carry a median of $12,627 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,832. That is a strong return on a $12,627 median debt. More on Berkshire Community College
Bergen Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Set in Paramus, NJ, Bergen Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,913, with out-of-state students paying around $9,294. Students borrow a median of $17,720 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. Bergen Community College alumni report median earnings of $46,624 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Bergen Community College
Lakeland Community College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Kirtland, OH, Lakeland Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,872, compared with $9,235 for out-of-state students. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $19,857. Median earnings reach $39,612 ten years out. Set against $19,857 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Lakeland Community College
University Of Cincinnati Clermont College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Batavia, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,639, while out-of-state students pay about $13,871. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $19,525. Median earnings reach $54,810 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Clermont College
Bucks County Community College landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Bucks County Community College is a public school based in Newtown, PA. Students from in state pay about $5,646 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,926. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $13,068. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,324. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Bucks County Community College report
Lansing Community College placed #15 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Lansing Community College is a public school based in Lansing, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,100, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $16,700. Median earnings reach $39,206 ten years out. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Lansing Community College report
Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology placed #17 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Media, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $14,850. Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology Other Health Professions students take on a median of $22,631 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $35,703 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology profile
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public school based in Blue Ash, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,904. Graduates carry a median of $19,408 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,810. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
Goodwin College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in East Hartford, CT. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,188. Students borrow a median of $42,436 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,596 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $42,436 median debt. Get the full Goodwin College report
Jackson State Community College placed #20 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Jackson, TN, Jackson State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,740, with out-of-state students paying around $17,724. Students borrow a median of $8,553 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $35,224 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $8,553 median debt. More on Jackson State Community College
Carl Albert State College placed #21 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Carl Albert State College is a public school based in Poteau, OK. Students from in state pay about $4,230 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,708 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,583 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. Carl Albert State College alumni report median earnings of $34,117 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Carl Albert State College profile
Volunteer State Community College placed #22 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Gallatin, TN, Volunteer State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,756, with out-of-state students paying around $17,740. Students borrow a median of $12,462 to complete their Other Health Professions program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,150. Set against $12,462 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Volunteer State Community College
Roane State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in Harriman, TN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,998, with out-of-state students paying around $18,630. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $9,408. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,407. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Roane State Community College
Chattanooga State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Chattanooga, TN, Chattanooga State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,772, while out-of-state students pay about $17,756. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $22,513. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,598 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Chattanooga State Community College
Hawaii Pacific University placed #26 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Honolulu, HI, Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,392 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,385 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,593 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Hawaii Pacific University admits about 86% of applicants. Get the full Hawaii Pacific University report
Roosevelt University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. Students from in state pay about $21,315 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,879 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,712. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roosevelt University admits about 97% of applicants. Read the full report on Roosevelt University
New York University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $21,897. Median earnings reach $82,509 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New York University has an acceptance rate of 9%. See the full New York University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
George Washington University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. The median Other Health Professions program debt is $22,910. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $90,873. Set against $22,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants. Get the full George Washington University report
Manor College placed #32 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jenkintown, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $21,780. Typical Other Health Professions student debt is $19,000. Manor College alumni report median earnings of $46,825 a decade after entry. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Manor College
Colorado State University Pueblo landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Colorado State University Pueblo profile
Grand Valley State University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Grand Valley State University report
Niagara County Community College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. More on Niagara County Community College
Tennessee State University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Tennessee State University report
Ball State University placed #32 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. See the full Ball State University profile
University Of Illinois At Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Chicago
Central Christian College Of Kansas offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Central Christian College Of Kansas
Cuny York College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. More on Cuny York College
Montgomery College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Montgomery College report
University Of Mississippi Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read the full report on University Of Mississippi Main Campus
Clinton Community College placed #38 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full Clinton Community College report
Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania placed #39 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Read more about Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania
Rowan University
Rowan University placed #40 among the best-value Other Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full Rowan University report
Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Get the full Virginia Commonwealth University report
Virginia Union University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Virginia Union University
Aims Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on Aims Community College
Cleveland State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. See the full Cleveland State University profile
Eastern West Virginia Community And Technical College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. Get the full Eastern West Virginia Community And Technical College report
Robert Morris University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Robert Morris University
Southwest Tennessee Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Southwest Tennessee Community College
University Of Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on University Of Pennsylvania
Allen College
Allen College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. See the full Allen College profile
University Of Arizona ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Health Professions schools. See the full University Of Arizona profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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 276 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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