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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 181 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for health sciences & services students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health sciences & services, balancing cost against outcomes.
Skyline College earned the #1 spot for value among health sciences & services schools in the United States. Set in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, with out-of-state students paying around $9,956. Median earnings reach $55,702 ten years out.
Moorpark College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Set against $17,075 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pasadena City College earned it the #3 place for health sciences & services. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $10,924. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $9,191. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
San Joaquin Delta College came in at #4 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. In-state tuition and fees average $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. Set against $6,382 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Canada College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hartnell College earned the #6 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Salinas, Hartnell College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,404, compared with $10,398 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $35,080. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,282, with out-of-state students paying around $9,264. Students borrow a median of $8,575 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $36,525. That is a strong return on a $8,575 median debt.
Santa Ana College came in at #8 for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,180 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $11,196. 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 earned the #9 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,126 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,830. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $6,176 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Imperial Valley College generally make around $42,617. That is a strong return on a $6,176 median debt.
Saddleback College placed #10 among the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,432, compared with $14,812 for out-of-state students. 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. Set against $5,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Middlesex County College came in at #11 for value in health sciences & services this year. Middlesex County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Edison. Students from in state pay about $4,764 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,356 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $6,750. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Middlesex County College generally make around $29,265. That is a strong return on a $6,750 median debt.
College Of The Canyons earned the #12 position for value in health sciences & services this year. College Of The Canyons is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,166, with out-of-state students paying around $10,958. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $9,776. Health Sciences & Services graduates of College Of The Canyons earn a median of $51,913 early in their careers. Set against $9,776 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oxnard College came in at #13 for value in health sciences & services this year. Oxnard College is a large public school located in the city of Oxnard. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Median earnings reach $41,393 ten years out.
Santiago Canyon College came in at #14 for value in health sciences & services this year. Santiago Canyon College is a very large public school located in the city of Orange. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,164, with out-of-state students paying around $9,612. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $5,500. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Santiago Canyon College generally make around $34,100. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Victor Valley College placed #15 among the best values for health sciences & services. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $10,125. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $7,995 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Victor Valley College generally make around $37,755. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Citrus College placed #16 among the best values for health sciences & services. Citrus College is a large public school located in the suburb of Glendora. Students from in state pay about $1,204 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,636. Median earnings reach $42,065 ten years out.
Cypress College placed #17 among the best values for health sciences & services. Cypress College is a very large public school located in the city of Cypress. In-state tuition and fees average $1,150, while out-of-state students pay about $12,379. Median earnings reach $43,533 ten years out.
Irvine Valley College earned the #18 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,156 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,860 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $6,672 in student loans. Median earnings reach $49,156 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Washtenaw Community College earned the #19 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Washtenaw Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $17,629. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College generally make around $45,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny Kingsborough Community College came in at #20 for value in health sciences & services this year. Cuny Kingsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. In-state tuition and fees average $5,252, with out-of-state students paying around $8,132. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $7,858. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Cuny Kingsborough Community College generally make around $35,562. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Merced College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Merced College is a large public school located in the city of Merced. Students from in state pay about $1,200 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,520. Students borrow a median of $9,024 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Merced College generally make around $45,032. That is a strong return on a $9,024 median debt.
Suffolk County Community College earned the #22 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630, compared with $12,460 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $35,667. That is a strong return on a $11,246 median debt.
Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #23 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,318, with out-of-state students paying around $11,308. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $14,692. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
West Valley College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Set in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $0, with out-of-state students paying around $9,320. Students borrow a median of $14,308 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $25,378. That is a strong return on a $14,308 median debt.
Burlington County College landed the #25 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, Burlington County College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,990, with out-of-state students paying around $9,495. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $9,000. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Burlington County College earn a median of $52,240 early in their careers. 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:
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This ranking is produced 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 · 181 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 181 ranked schools only.
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