by our College Data Analytics Team
[Nurse Anesthetist](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nurse-anesthetist/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value nurse anesthetist schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nurse anesthetist degrees they offer, see the list below.
La Salle University earned the #1 spot for value among nurse anesthetist schools in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,800. Nurse Anesthetist graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career nurse anesthetist graduates make about $110,705. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Cedar Crest College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value nurse anesthetist schools. Located in the city of Allentown, Cedar Crest College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,314. Nurse Anesthetist graduates carry a median of $33,518 in student loans. Nurse Anesthetist graduates of Cedar Crest College earn a median of $80,844 early in their careers. Set against $33,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Students looking for strong value in nurse anesthetist will find it at La Roche College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Pittsburgh, La Roche College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,052 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $31,135 to complete the nurse anesthetist program here. Soon after graduation, nurse anesthetist degree recipients from La Roche College generally make around $54,268. That is a strong return on a $31,135 median debt. La Roche College admits about 76% of applicants.
Saint Vincent College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nurse anesthetist, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Latrobe, Saint Vincent College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $42,396. Nurse Anesthetist graduates carry a median of $26,986 in student loans. Nurse Anesthetist graduates of Saint Vincent College earn a median of $199,496 early in their careers. Set against $26,986 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%.
Students looking for strong value in nurse anesthetist will find it at Gannon University, which ranked #5. Gannon University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie. In-state tuition and fees average $40,656. Nurse Anesthetist graduates carry a median of $29,485 in student loans. Nurse Anesthetist graduates of Gannon University earn a median of $127,183 early in their careers. Set against $29,485 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value nurse anesthetist schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Students borrow a median of $22,410 to complete the nurse anesthetist program here. Nurse Anesthetist graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $137,262 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,410 median debt. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
Thomas Jefferson University earned the #7 position for value in nurse anesthetist this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $47,355 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for nurse anesthetist graduates is $30,000. Nurse Anesthetist graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Set against $30,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value nurse anesthetist schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the nurse anesthetist program here. Soon after graduation, nurse anesthetist degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $98,377. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.
University Of Scranton landed the #9 spot for nurse anesthetist value this year. University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. Students from in state pay about $53,777 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nurse anesthetist program here. Early-career nurse anesthetist graduates make about $110,446. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Scranton admits about 81% of applicants.
Duquesne University placed #10 among the best values for nurse anesthetist. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,986. Nurse Anesthetist graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career nurse anesthetist graduates make about $54,826. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Duquesne University admits about 84% of applicants.
Drexel University came in at #11 for value in nurse anesthetist this year. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Nurse Anesthetist graduates carry a median of $30,750 in student loans. Nurse Anesthetist graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $123,645 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Villanova University earned the #12 position for value in nurse anesthetist this year. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. Students from in state pay about $67,776 in tuition and fees. Nurse Anesthetist graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nurse anesthetist degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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