2027 Best Value General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Schools in the The Plains States Region
[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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general health services/allied health/health sciences students.
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2027 Best Value General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Schools in the The Plains States Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general health services/allied health/health sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Schools
Our analysis ranked Metropolitan Community College Area the best value for a degree in general health services/allied health/health sciences in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,375, compared with $4,950 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $12,799. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Area generally make around $45,583. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Metropolitan Community College Kansas City earned it the #2 place for general health services/allied health/health sciences. Located in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,630, with out-of-state students paying around $9,600. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $8,500. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City generally make around $46,660. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Moberly Area Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general health services/allied health/health sciences schools. Set in the town of Moberly, Moberly Area Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,110, with out-of-state students paying around $8,640. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,507 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from Moberly Area Community College generally make around $44,755. Set against $12,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Century College one of the best values for general health services/allied health/health sciences. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates carry a median of $21,332 in student loans. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $47,502. Set against $21,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes St Cloud Technical And Community College one of the best values for general health services/allied health/health sciences. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $16,734. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates of St Cloud Technical And Community College earn a median of $48,652 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mayville State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general health services/allied health/health sciences schools. Located in the rural area of Mayville, Mayville State University is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,979, compared with $11,237 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $27,464. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $49,971. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Missouri Southern State University came in at #7 for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Missouri Southern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Joplin. In-state tuition and fees average $9,600, with out-of-state students paying around $18,300. Students borrow a median of $22,241 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates of Missouri Southern State University earn a median of $39,434 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Missouri Southern State University admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of Minnesota Crookston earned the #8 position for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Located in the town of Crookston, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,288. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $24,954. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates of University Of Minnesota Crookston earn a median of $40,361 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College came in at #9 for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,326. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $17,650. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates of Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earn a median of $38,179 early in their careers. Set against $17,650 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Minnesota Rochester came in at #10 for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Minnesota Rochester is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,016 in tuition and fees. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,115 in student loans. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates of University Of Minnesota Rochester earn a median of $53,988 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,115 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
University Of Missouri Kansas City earned the #11 position for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,371, compared with $32,271 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $39,289 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Wichita State University came in at #12 for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,684 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $24,510. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $36,010 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,510 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Normandale Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value general health services/allied health/health sciences schools. Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,329. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $20,162. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $53,871. Set against $20,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Dakota Technical Institute ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value general health services/allied health/health sciences schools. Western Dakota Technical Institute is a small public school located in the city of Rapid City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,294. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,620 in student loans. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $37,839. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Central Missouri earned the #15 position for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $33,674. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #16 for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. General Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,153 in student loans. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $54,076. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Southeast Missouri State University earned the #17 position for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,903. Students borrow a median of $23,289 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University generally make around $43,255. That is a strong return on a $23,289 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Bellevue University earned the #18 position for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,873. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $61,548. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #19 for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $44,443. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Butler Community College landed the #20 spot for general health services/allied health/health sciences value this year. Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of El Dorado. In-state tuition and fees average $3,541, compared with $6,271 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,356 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from Butler Community College generally make around $27,114. That is a strong return on a $13,356 median debt.
Southeast Technical Institute landed the #21 spot for general health services/allied health/health sciences value this year. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,650 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $48,654. That is a strong return on a $18,442 median debt.
University Of Kansas earned the #22 position for value in general health services/allied health/health sciences this year. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Rasmussen College Minnesota ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value general health services/allied health/health sciences schools. Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit school located in the city of St. Cloud. Students from in state pay about $12,199 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,833 to complete the general health services/allied health/health sciences program here. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $45,956. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Anoka Ramsey Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value general health services/allied health/health sciences schools. Anoka Ramsey Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Coon Rapids. Students from in state pay about $5,682 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $22,593. Early-career general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make about $44,293. That is a strong return on a $22,593 median debt.
Evangel University placed #25 among the best values for general health services/allied health/health sciences. Set in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,548 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general health services/allied health/health sciences graduates is $24,876. Soon after graduation, general health services/allied health/health sciences degree recipients from Evangel University generally make around $42,039. That is a strong return on a $24,876 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 36 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 36 ranked schools only.
- 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.
