by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Sciences & Services](/majors/health-care-professions/health-services-sciences/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 501 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value health sciences & services schools.
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Where you study health sciences & services affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we built our Best Value Health Sciences & Services Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health sciences & services degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in health sciences & services, no school beat Skyline College this year. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, compared with $9,956 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $55,702 ten years out.
San Joaquin Delta College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Located in the city of Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, compared with $9,772 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $6,382 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from San Joaquin Delta College generally make around $65,168. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in health sciences & services will find it at Pasadena City College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,180 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,924 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $38,841. That is a strong return on a $9,191 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Moorpark College earned it the #4 place for health sciences & services. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. That is a strong return on a $17,075 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in health sciences & services will find it at Canada College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,332, with out-of-state students paying around $11,384. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $106,691. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hartnell College earned the #6 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Salinas, Hartnell College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,404 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,398. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $35,080. Set against $6,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Modesto Junior College placed #7 among the best values for health sciences & services. Modesto Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Modesto. Students from in state pay about $1,282 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,264 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $8,575 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $36,525. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Santa Ana College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Santa Ana College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Ana. Students from in state pay about $1,180 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $11,196 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,196 median debt.
Imperial Valley College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Set in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,126, compared with $8,830 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $6,176 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Imperial Valley College generally make around $42,617. Set against $6,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Saddleback College earned the #10 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,432 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,812. Students borrow a median of $5,707 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Saddleback College earn a median of $15,890 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $5,707 median debt.
Middlesex County College came in at #11 for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,764, while out-of-state students pay about $7,356. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $6,750. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $29,265. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
College Of The Canyons came in at #12 for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,166 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,958. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $9,776 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $51,913. Set against $9,776 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Kennebec Valley Community College came in at #13 for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $16,165. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Kennebec Valley Community College generally make around $43,896. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oxnard College earned the #14 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,393.
Cuny York College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Located in the city of Jamaica, Cuny York College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,358, with out-of-state students paying around $15,308. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $13,488 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Cuny York College generally make around $39,837. That is a strong return on a $13,488 median debt. Cuny York College admits about 64% of applicants.
Santiago Canyon College placed #16 among the best values for health sciences & services. Located in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,164, with out-of-state students paying around $9,612. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Santiago Canyon College earn a median of $34,100 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #17 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Marietta. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $9,616. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn a median of $44,673 early in their careers. Set against $9,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Victor Valley College landed the #18 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Set in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,425 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,125 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $7,995. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Victor Valley College generally make around $37,755. Set against $7,995 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Clovis Community College earned the #19 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,592, with out-of-state students paying around $3,344. Students borrow a median of $11,082 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $44,390. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Florida landed the #20 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $15,686. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $23,493. Set against $15,686 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
Citrus College earned the #21 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,204, while out-of-state students pay about $10,636. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,065 ten years after entry.
Cypress College came in at #22 for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,150, with out-of-state students paying around $12,379. Median earnings reach $43,533 ten years out.
Miami Dade College landed the #23 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,838, while out-of-state students pay about $9,661. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $11,967. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $40,267. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Irvine Valley College came in at #24 for value in health sciences & services this year. Irvine Valley College is a large public school located in the city of Irvine. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,156, compared with $11,860 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $6,672 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,156. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Washtenaw Community College landed the #25 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Washtenaw Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $2,736, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,629 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $45,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s health sciences & services value ranking:
The following schools rounded out the strongest health sciences & services values:
| Rank | College | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | Full Report |
These schools earned honorable mentions for value in health sciences & services:
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 30,295 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 5,204 |
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 501 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 501 ranked schools only.
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