by our College Data Analytics Team
[Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/cardiovascular-technology-technologist/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for cardiovascular technology/technologist students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in cardiovascular technology/technologist, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Grossmont College, our #1 best value for cardiovascular technology/technologist in California. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,332 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,628 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,309 ten years after entry.
A rank of #2 makes Orange Coast College one of the best values for cardiovascular technology/technologist. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,392, with out-of-state students paying around $11,640. Typical student debt for cardiovascular technology/technologist graduates is $11,000. Cardiovascular Technology/technologist graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $68,484 early in their careers. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
City College Of San Francisco came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value cardiovascular technology/technologist schools. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,696, while out-of-state students pay about $14,656. Cardiovascular Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $10,332 in student loans. Cardiovascular Technology/technologist graduates of City College Of San Francisco earn a median of $100,031 early in their careers. Set against $10,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Concorde Career College San Bernardino is a great value for students pursuing a degree in cardiovascular technology/technologist, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of San Bernardino, Concorde Career College San Bernardino is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $17,538 to complete the cardiovascular technology/technologist program here. Cardiovascular Technology/technologist graduates of Concorde Career College San Bernardino earn a median of $40,864 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,538 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
Associated Technical College Los Angeles is a great value for students pursuing a degree in cardiovascular technology/technologist, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, Associated Technical College Los Angeles is a small private for-profit institution. Typical student debt for cardiovascular technology/technologist graduates is $9,500. Cardiovascular Technology/technologist graduates of Associated Technical College Los Angeles earn a median of $15,218 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.
Concorde Career College San Diego placed #6 among the best values for cardiovascular technology/technologist. Located in the city of San Diego, Concorde Career College San Diego is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete the cardiovascular technology/technologist program here. Soon after graduation, cardiovascular technology/technologist degree recipients from Concorde Career College San Diego generally make around $46,365. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
High Desert Medical College earned the #7 position for value in cardiovascular technology/technologist this year. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, High Desert Medical College is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Cardiovascular Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $25,256 in student loans. Soon after graduation, cardiovascular technology/technologist degree recipients from High Desert Medical College generally make around $24,546.
Ati College Norwalk came in at #8 for value in cardiovascular technology/technologist this year. Set in the suburb of Whitter, Ati College Norwalk is a small private for-profit institution. Typical student debt for cardiovascular technology/technologist graduates is $19,949. Early-career cardiovascular technology/technologist graduates make about $30,741. That is a strong return on a $19,949 median debt.
West Coast Ultrasound Institute placed #9 among the best values for cardiovascular technology/technologist. West Coast Ultrasound Institute is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,040. Students borrow a median of $26,855 to complete the cardiovascular technology/technologist program here. Cardiovascular Technology/technologist graduates of West Coast Ultrasound Institute earn a median of $51,948 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute placed #10 among the best values for cardiovascular technology/technologist. Set in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento Ultrasound Institute is a small private for-profit institution. Typical student debt for cardiovascular technology/technologist graduates is $24,100. Soon after graduation, cardiovascular technology/technologist degree recipients from Sacramento Ultrasound Institute generally make around $65,888. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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