2026 Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Associate’s Degree Schools
Health/Medical Prep Programs programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 463 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for health/medical prep programs students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Health/Medical Prep Programs in the United States
Below are the best health/medical prep programs schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Health/Medical Prep Programs
No school ranked higher than Atlantic Cape Community College this year for health/medical prep programs. Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 125 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Atlantic Cape Community College in the most recent year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Atlantic Cape Community College earn a median of $29,378 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,867.
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A rank of #2 makes Austin Community College District one of the top schools for health/medical prep programs. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 21 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from Austin Community College District earn around $44,895 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,949 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong health/medical prep programs program will find one at Truckee Meadows Community College, which ranked #3. This large public university is located in the city of Reno. About 10 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from Truckee Meadows Community College earn around $52,785 in the first couple years of their career. Truckee Meadows Community College graduates carry a median of $12,290 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong health/medical prep programs program will find one at University Of Alaska Anchorage, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Anchorage, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public institution. About 28% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 88 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alaska Anchorage in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from University Of Alaska Anchorage generally make around $83,933. Typical student debt for the program is $21,961.
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Mendocino College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical prep programs schools. Located in the rural area of Ukiah, Mendocino College is a moderately-sized public university. Mendocino College awarded about 57 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Mendocino College generally make around $81,203. Mendocino College graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans.
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College Of The Desert landed the #6 spot for health/medical prep programs this year. This large public university is located in the city of Palm Desert. About 125 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at College Of The Desert in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from College Of The Desert generally make around $41,295. Students borrow a median of $7,826 to complete this degree.
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Grayson College came in at #7 for health/medical prep programs this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Denison. Grayson College awarded about 63 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $42,487 in their early career. Grayson College graduates carry a median of $11,627 in student loans.
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Hudson County Community College placed #8 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public university. Hudson County Community College awarded about 106 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Hudson County Community College earn a median of $35,909 early in their careers. Hudson County Community College graduates carry a median of $10,671 in student loans.
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San Juan College placed #9 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. Located in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 39 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at San Juan College in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of San Juan College earn a median of $41,697 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,150 to complete this degree.
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Essex County College placed #10 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. Essex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Newark. Essex County College awarded about 181 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Essex County College earn a median of $26,596 early in their careers. Essex County College graduates carry a median of $9,499 in student loans.
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Connors State College placed #11 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. Connors State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Warner. There were roughly 62 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Connors State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from Connors State College earn around $47,964 in the first couple years of their career. Connors State College graduates carry a median of $16,071 in student loans.
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Northeast Community College landed the #12 spot for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northeast Community College awarded about 47 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $32,840 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,068 to complete this degree.
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Temple College earned the #13 position for health/medical prep programs this year. Temple College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Temple. About 37 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Temple College in the most recent year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Temple College earn a median of $55,262 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,617.
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Missouri Baptist University placed #14 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri Baptist University awarded about 11 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Missouri Baptist University earn a median of $45,270 early in their careers. Missouri Baptist University graduates carry a median of $27,337 in student loans.
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Galveston College landed the #15 spot for health/medical prep programs this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Galveston. Galveston College awarded about 18 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $51,165 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,183 to complete this degree.
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Tulsa Community College came in at #16 for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. About 247 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Tulsa Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $30,605. Typical student debt for the program is $18,744.
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Snow College earned the #17 position for health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 24 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Snow College in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Snow College earn a median of $42,776 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,440.
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Holmes Community College came in at #18 for health/medical prep programs this year. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Holmes Community College awarded about 192 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Holmes Community College generally make around $21,326. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #19 for health/medical prep programs this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Senatobia. Northwest Mississippi Community College awarded about 20 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College earn around $35,001 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete this degree.
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Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff came in at #20 for health/medical prep programs this year. Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Poplar Bluff. About 91 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff generally make around $30,736. Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans.
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Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical prep programs schools. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. Fayetteville Technical Community College awarded about 21 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community College earn a median of $40,584 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,909.
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Western Nebraska Community College landed the #22 spot for health/medical prep programs this year. This small public university is located in the town of Scottsbluff. Western Nebraska Community College awarded about 16 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Western Nebraska Community College earn a median of $62,413 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,507.
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Georgia Military College Milledgeville came in at #23 for health/medical prep programs this year. Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public school located in the town of Milledgeville. There were roughly 228 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Military College Milledgeville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $23,759 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,149.
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South Plains College placed #24 among the best health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the town of Levelland, South Plains College is a large public institution. About 19 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at South Plains College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from South Plains College earn around $30,949 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,788 to complete this degree.
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Arkansas State University Beebe landed the #25 spot for health/medical prep programs this year. Located in the town of Beebe, Arkansas State University Beebe is a mid-sized public university. Arkansas State University Beebe awarded about 87 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $30,293 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,625.
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Rest of the Top 40 Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 463 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
