by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/veterinary-biomedical-and-clinical-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked American College Of Healthcare Huntington Park the best value for a degree in value in California. Located in the suburb of Huntington Park, American College Of Healthcare Huntington Park is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $25,177. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes American College Of Healthcare And Technology Santa Ana one of the best values for value. Set in the city of Santa Ana, American College Of Healthcare And Technology Santa Ana is a small private for-profit institution. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,109.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at American College Of Healthcare Riverside earned it the #3 place for value. Set in the city of Riverside, American College Of Healthcare Riverside is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from American College Of Healthcare Riverside generally make around $25,177. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California Healing Arts College earned it the #4 place for value. Located in the city of Carson, California Healing Arts College is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for value graduates is $9,500. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from California Healing Arts College generally make around $20,529. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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