by our College Data Analytics Team
[Medical/Clinical Assistant](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-medical-assisting-services/medical-clinical-assistant/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for medical/clinical assistant students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in medical/clinical assistant, balancing cost against outcomes.
Bridgerland Technical College tops our 2027 list of the best value medical/clinical assistant schools in Utah. Set in the city of Logan, Bridgerland Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Typical student debt for medical/clinical assistant graduates is $12,000. Early-career medical/clinical assistant graduates make about $32,934. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Ogden Weber Technical College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Ogden Weber Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Ogden Weber Technical College generally make around $32,114. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Salt Lake Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value medical/clinical assistant schools. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,426, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates carry a median of $14,136 in student loans. Early-career medical/clinical assistant graduates make about $34,862. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Latter Day Saints Business College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,004. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,630 ten years after entry.
A rank of #5 makes Davis Technical College one of the best values for medical/clinical assistant. Located in the suburb of Kaysville, Davis Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Typical student debt for medical/clinical assistant graduates is $5,500. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Davis Technical College earn a median of $33,714 early in their careers. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Utah State University placed #6 among the best values for medical/clinical assistant. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $50,348. That is a strong return on a $16,191 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Eagle Gate College Murray landed the #7 spot for medical/clinical assistant value this year. Located in the city of Murray, Eagle Gate College Murray is a small private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,548. Typical student debt for medical/clinical assistant graduates is $12,931. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Eagle Gate College Murray earn a median of $32,150 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Fortis College Salt Lake City earned the #8 position for value in medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Fortis College Salt Lake City is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,474. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Early-career medical/clinical assistant graduates make about $25,883. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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