by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Medical Preparatory Programs](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying health medical preparatory programs schools.
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Below are the schools whose health medical preparatory programs graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Connors State College, our #1 for health medical preparatory programs graduate salaries in the Southwest Region. Located in the rural area of Warner, Connors State College is a public institution. Health Medical Preparatory Programs graduates of Connors State College earn a median of about $73,844 a year early in their careers.
Austin Community College District came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health medical preparatory programs schools. Austin Community College District is a public school located in the city of Austin. Health Medical Preparatory Programs graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of about $64,185 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in health medical preparatory programs will find them at Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Miami, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a public institution. After graduating, health medical preparatory programs degree recipients from Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College typically earn about $62,558 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Tulsa Community College one of the highest-paying schools for health medical preparatory programs. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public institution. Early-career health medical preparatory programs graduates from Tulsa Community College make a median of around $58,516 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in health medical preparatory programs will find them at Baylor University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Health Medical Preparatory Programs graduates of Baylor University earn a median of about $65,917 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University landed the #6 spot for health medical preparatory programs salaries this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Students who complete the health medical preparatory programs program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,479.
Arizona State University Skysong placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for health medical preparatory programs. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. After graduating, health medical preparatory programs degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong typically earn about $55,479 annually.
Howard College came in at #8 for health medical preparatory programs graduate earnings this year. Howard College is a public school located in the town of Big Spring. Health Medical Preparatory Programs graduates of Howard College earn a median of about $18,922 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their health medical preparatory programs graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 8 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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