by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health & Medical Administrative Services](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-administrative-services/) 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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for health & medical administrative services students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health & medical administrative services degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in health & medical administrative services, no school beat Rich Mountain Community College this year. Set in the town of Mena, Rich Mountain Community College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,696 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,272. Health & Medical Administrative Services graduates of Rich Mountain Community College earn a median of $21,186 early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Black River Technical College one of the best values for health & medical administrative services. Black River Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Pocahontas. Students from in state pay about $4,776 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,488 for out-of-state students. Health & Medical Administrative Services graduates carry a median of $12,420 in student loans. Early-career health & medical administrative services graduates make about $41,888. That is a strong return on a $12,420 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in health & medical administrative services will find it at Northwest Arkansas Community College, which ranked #3. Northwest Arkansas Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bentonville. Students from in state pay about $3,342 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,238. Typical student debt for health & medical administrative services graduates is $12,479. Soon after graduation, health & medical administrative services degree recipients from Northwest Arkansas Community College generally make around $40,671. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes South Arkansas Community College one of the best values for health & medical administrative services. Located in the town of El Dorado, South Arkansas Community College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,324, while out-of-state students pay about $5,532. Students borrow a median of $15,386 to complete the health & medical administrative services program here. Soon after graduation, health & medical administrative services degree recipients from South Arkansas Community College generally make around $59,370. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes College Of The Ouachitas one of the best values for health & medical administrative services. Set in the town of Malvern, College Of The Ouachitas is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,788, with out-of-state students paying around $4,388. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,374 ten years after entry.
Southern Arkansas University Tech landed the #6 spot for health & medical administrative services value this year. Set in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,480. Health & Medical Administrative Services graduates carry a median of $8,488 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health & medical administrative services degree recipients from Southern Arkansas University Tech generally make around $34,302. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Arkansas State University Mountain Home earned the #7 position for value in health & medical administrative services this year. Located in the town of Mountain Home, Arkansas State University Mountain Home is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $3,312 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,776 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health & medical administrative services graduates is $18,097. Early-career health & medical administrative services graduates make about $39,011. That is a strong return on a $18,097 median debt.
University Of Arkansas Fort Smith came in at #8 for value in health & medical administrative services this year. Set in the city of Fort Smith, University Of Arkansas Fort Smith is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,334, while out-of-state students pay about $12,182. Students borrow a median of $20,333 to complete the health & medical administrative services program here. Soon after graduation, health & medical administrative services degree recipients from University Of Arkansas Fort Smith generally make around $39,204. That is a strong return on a $20,333 median debt. University Of Arkansas Fort Smith admits about 80% of applicants.
Arkansas State University Beebe ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value health & medical administrative services schools. Arkansas State University Beebe is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Beebe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,336, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. Health & Medical Administrative Services graduates carry a median of $9,350 in student loans. Early-career health & medical administrative services graduates make about $30,293. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Grantham University placed #10 among the best values for health & medical administrative services. Set in the city of LIttle Rock, Grantham University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,520. Typical student debt for health & medical administrative services graduates is $21,787. Early-career health & medical administrative services graduates make about $45,434. Set against $21,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Arkansas Tech University placed #11 among the best values for health & medical administrative services. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,674, while out-of-state students pay about $14,668. Health & Medical Administrative Services graduates carry a median of $23,257 in student loans. Early-career health & medical administrative services graduates make about $35,063. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Arkansas At Monticello earned the #12 position for value in health & medical administrative services this year. Set in the town of Monticello, University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,292, with out-of-state students paying around $14,857. Students borrow a median of $15,611 to complete the health & medical administrative services program here. Health & Medical Administrative Services graduates of University Of Arkansas At Monticello earn a median of $41,278 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,611 median debt.
Pulaski Technical College landed the #13 spot for health & medical administrative services value this year. Pulaski Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of North Little Rock. Students from in state pay about $6,300 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,450 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,043 to complete the health & medical administrative services program here. Soon after graduation, health & medical administrative services degree recipients from Pulaski Technical College generally make around $32,554. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Central Arkansas landed the #14 spot for health & medical administrative services value this year. University Of Central Arkansas is a large public school located in the city of Conway. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,523, with out-of-state students paying around $18,023. Health & Medical Administrative Services graduates carry a median of $22,920 in student loans. Early-career health & medical administrative services graduates make about $43,187. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
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