by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/health-services-sciences/health-services-allied-health-health-sciences-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general health services/allied health/health sciences education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for general health services/allied health/health sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general health services/allied health/health sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Washington County Community College the best value for a degree in general health services/allied health/health sciences in Maine. Located in the rural area of Calais, Washington County Community College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $4,156 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,407 ten years after entry.
Kennebec Valley Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general health services/allied health/health sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,165 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $43,896. That is a strong return on a $16,165 median debt.
Southern Maine Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general health services/allied health/health sciences schools. Set in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates of Southern Maine Community College earn a median of $39,347 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Husson University earned it the #4 place for general health services/allied health/health sciences. Set in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,304. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates of Husson University earn a median of $40,361 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes University Of New England one of the best values for general health services/allied health/health sciences. University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Biddeford. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,210. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $30,169. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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