by our College Data Analytics Team
[Allied Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for allied health professions students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the allied health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Lakes Region Community College, our #1 best value for allied health professions in New Hampshire. Set in the town of Laconia, Lakes Region Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,720 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,970 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $51,182 ten years out.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at River Valley Community College earned it the #2 place for allied health professions. Set in the rural area of Claremont, River Valley Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,940 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,190. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $26,541 in student loans. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from River Valley Community College generally make around $61,790. That is a strong return on a $26,541 median debt.
Great Bay Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Portsmouth, Great Bay Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,200, compared with $15,450 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for allied health professions graduates is $17,639. Early-career allied health professions graduates make about $48,692. That is a strong return on a $17,639 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Nhti Concords Community College one of the best values for allied health professions. Nhti Concords Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Concord. In-state tuition and fees average $7,200, compared with $15,450 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,258 to complete the allied health professions program here. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Nhti Concords Community College generally make around $68,086. That is a strong return on a $28,258 median debt.
Franklin Pierce University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value allied health professions schools. Located in the rural area of Rindge, Franklin Pierce University is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,442. Typical student debt for allied health professions graduates is $26,937. Allied Health Professions graduates of Franklin Pierce University earn a median of $118,548 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,937 median debt. Franklin Pierce University admits about 94% of applicants.
The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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