by our College Data Analytics Team
[Allied Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong allied health professions education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
For return on investment in allied health professions, no school beat Trident Technical College this year. Trident Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Charleston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,546, with out-of-state students paying around $8,620. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $18,116 in student loans. Early-career allied health professions graduates make about $50,166. That is a strong return on a $18,116 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Spartanburg Community College earned it the #2 place for allied health professions. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,071, compared with $10,135 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for allied health professions graduates is $9,187. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Spartanburg Community College generally make around $53,923. That is a strong return on a $9,187 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in allied health professions will find it at Florence Darlington Technical College, which ranked #3. Florence Darlington Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Florence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,636, while out-of-state students pay about $6,772. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $7,230 in student loans. Early-career allied health professions graduates make about $34,948. Set against $7,230 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Horry Georgetown Technical College earned it the #4 place for allied health professions. Horry Georgetown Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Conway. In-state tuition and fees average $5,518, with out-of-state students paying around $10,978. Typical student debt for allied health professions graduates is $27,520. Early-career allied health professions graduates make about $47,132. Set against $27,520 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Midlands Technical College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value allied health professions schools. Midlands Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of West Columbia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,100, with out-of-state students paying around $14,700. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $19,350 in student loans. Allied Health Professions graduates of Midlands Technical College earn a median of $49,239 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,350 median debt.
Aiken Technical College placed #6 among the best values for allied health professions. Set in the suburb of Graniteville, Aiken Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,174, while out-of-state students pay about $7,924. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $18,128 in student loans. Early-career allied health professions graduates make about $62,216. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
York Technical College placed #7 among the best values for allied health professions. Set in the city of Rock Hill, York Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,036 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,340 for out-of-state students. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career allied health professions graduates make about $41,878. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Central Carolina Technical College earned the #8 position for value in allied health professions this year. Located in the city of Sumter, Central Carolina Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,715, with out-of-state students paying around $9,016. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete the allied health professions program here. Allied Health Professions graduates of Central Carolina Technical College earn a median of $40,598 early in their careers. Set against $15,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College earned the #9 position for value in allied health professions this year. Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Orangeburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,210, while out-of-state students pay about $8,354. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the allied health professions program here. Allied Health Professions graduates of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College earn a median of $55,857 early in their careers. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Greenville Technical College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value allied health professions schools. Greenville Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Greenville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,495, with out-of-state students paying around $10,775. Students borrow a median of $13,481 to complete the allied health professions program here. Allied Health Professions graduates of Greenville Technical College earn a median of $53,989 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Piedmont Technical College earned the #11 position for value in allied health professions this year. Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Greenwood. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,775, while out-of-state students pay about $6,923. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $16,565 in student loans. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Piedmont Technical College generally make around $42,660. Set against $16,565 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tri County Technical College came in at #12 for value in allied health professions this year. Located in the suburb of Pendleton, Tri County Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,448, with out-of-state students paying around $12,007. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $15,787 in student loans. Allied Health Professions graduates of Tri County Technical College earn a median of $43,438 early in their careers. Set against $15,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Technical College Of The Lowcountry ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Beaufort, Technical College Of The Lowcountry is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,156 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,916. Typical student debt for allied health professions graduates is $17,110. Early-career allied health professions graduates make about $51,808. Set against $17,110 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Presbyterian College placed #14 among the best values for allied health professions. Located in the town of Clinton, Presbyterian College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,910. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $25,803 in student loans. Allied Health Professions graduates of Presbyterian College earn a median of $45,393 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
North Greenville University earned the #15 position for value in allied health professions this year. North Greenville University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Tigerville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,800. Students borrow a median of $24,128 to complete the allied health professions program here. Allied Health Professions graduates of North Greenville University earn a median of $114,969 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,128 median debt. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted.
Charleston Southern University came in at #16 for value in allied health professions this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $32,520 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for allied health professions graduates is $27,569. Early-career allied health professions graduates make about $104,573. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #17 spot for allied health professions value this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Typical student debt for allied health professions graduates is $27,000. Allied Health Professions graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $68,146 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Southeastern Institute Charleston came in at #18 for value in allied health professions this year. Located in the city of North Charleston, Southeastern Institute Charleston is a small private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,080. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $13,943 in student loans. Allied Health Professions graduates of Southeastern Institute Charleston earn a median of $29,026 early in their careers. Set against $13,943 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
Southeastern Institute Columbia came in at #19 for value in allied health professions this year. Southeastern Institute Columbia is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Columbia. Students from in state pay about $25,080 in tuition and fees. Allied Health Professions graduates carry a median of $14,405 in student loans. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Southeastern Institute Columbia generally make around $24,921. That is a strong return on a $14,405 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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